[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1168]
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RECOGNIZING SERGEANT ANTON F. JACKS, LEGION d'HONNEUR FOR U.S. VETERANS 
                               RECIPIENT

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                           HON. SEAN P. DUFFY

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Anton F. 
Jacks for receiving the Legion d'Honneur for U.S. Veterans Award for 
heroic service in connection with military operations in Lorient, 
France.
  Sergeant Jacks committed an exceptionally heroic action on August 31, 
1944, while serving in the Army Corps of Engineers, Company ``A'', 25th 
Armored Engineer Battalion, in the United States Army.
  On that day, Sergeant Jacks was assigned to guard a farm house that 
served as an allied forces outpost in the vicinity of Lorient. While on 
guard, Sergeant Jacks made the heroic decision to establish a series of 
booby traps around the perimeter to provide protection for his unit and 
innocent French civilians in the area. When a unit of German soldiers 
attempted to attack and overthrow the farm house, the traps prevented 
the German soldiers from infiltrating the allied perimeter.
  As stated by Captain Richard H. Brooks, ``the outpost was attacked by 
a numerically superior force of German soldiers. At 0845 the attacking 
enemy, failing to penetrate the courageous fighting men of the outpost, 
withdrew.''
  Mr. Speaker, without question, Sergeant Jacks is a hero. His personal 
bravery, and heroic conduct are in keeping with the highest traditions 
of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Corps of 
Engineers, and the United States Army.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a very grateful nation, please join me in 
recognizing and thanking Sergeant Anton F. Jacks for his acts of valor.

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