[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 22, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1199-E1200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CORPORAL DUANE E. DEWEY

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2014

  Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Medal of Honor Recipient, Corporal Duane Edgar Dewey for his 
commendable service in the Korean War.
   Corporal Dewey was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He stayed in 
Michigan until he signed with the Marine Corps Reserve on March 7, 
1951, at the age of 19. Corporal Dewey served in the United States 
Marine Corps from 1951-1952. During his years of service, Corporal 
Dewey served in Korea, where he was a part of the 2nd Battalion of the 
5th Marines.
   On April 16, 1952, Corporal Dewey was serving as leader of a machine 
gun squad with Company E, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, near 
Panmunjom, Korea. During a skirmish with enemy troops, Corporal Dewey 
suffered numerous injuries due to a grenade that

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exploded at his feet. While Corporal Dewey was being treated for his 
wounds, another grenade was thrown that landed at the squad's position. 
Corporal Dewey grabbed the grenade and covered it with his body in 
order to protect his fellow soldiers. For his efforts, Corporal Dewey 
was the first person to receive the Medal of Honor from President 
Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 12, 1953.
   Corporal Dewey stands as a shining example of bravery and 
determination that all Americans strive toward. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Corporal Duane Edgar Dewey for his service to the 
United States of America.

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