[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MASTER SERGEANT KEININGHAM

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor retired United States 
Marine Corps Corporal and United States Air Force (USAF) Master 
Sergeant Jack Keiningham who passed away on September 30, 2007.
  Master Sergeant Keiningham knew from an early age that he wanted to 
join the military and serve our country. On July 2, 1942, he enlisted 
and served in F Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Division, 
where he was quickly promoted to the rank of Corporal.
  Master Sergeant Keiningham courageously fought and served our nation 
during World War II, where he was wounded in the Battle of Saipan. 
During his service, he was highly awarded and decorated with the Navy 
Cross, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with 
Two Stars, Marine Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, 
American Campaign Medal, Marine Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 
Three Stars, and the Marine WWII Victory Medal for his bravery in the 
call of duty.
  After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps due to the 
injuries he received during the Battle of Saipan, he enlisted in the 
United States Air Force (USAF) where he earned the rank of Technical 
Sergeant. While in the Air Force, he was awarded the USAF Outstanding 
Unit Ribbon, two USAF Good Conduct Medals, the Vietnam Service Medal, 
the USAF Longevity Service Ribbon with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, and 
the USAF Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
  After retiring from active duty, he continued his service in the Air 
Force Reserve as a Technical Sergeant and retired with the rank of 
Master Sergeant. On September 30, 2007, Master Sergeant Jack Keiningham 
was laid to rest. He will forever be remembered as an American hero who 
dedicated his life in service to our country.
  America thanks him and his family for their service and sacrifice for 
our country.
  As I close, I ask everyone to continue praying for our country during 
these difficult times and for our military men and women who protect us 
from external threats and our first responders who protect us from 
internal threats right here at home.
  God bless our military men and women, and God bless the United States 
of America.

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