[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E748]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JAMES GOODSON

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2014

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize James Goodson, a 
veteran who served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
  A recipient of the military's second-highest honor, the Distinguished 
Service Cross, James Goodson was also one of the first Americans to fly 
a low-level strafing sortie over France and Belgium in 1942. Mr. 
Goodson, who flew in one of three ``Eagle'' Squadrons, was among the 
first American volunteers to serve in the British Royal Air Force. In 
1942, these RAF units that consisted of American pilots were 
incorporated into the 4th Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Forces. 
During his career as an Eagle squadron pilot, Goodson recorded two 
enemy kills. Mr. Goodson has also been recognized for his brave service 
with the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and several other military honors. 
A resident of the town of Duxbury when he passed away on May 1, 2014, 
James Goodson will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor James Goodson upon his death and 
distinguished military career during World War II. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognizing his life and his service.

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