[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 117 (Thursday, July 24, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT WILLIAM D. BERNIER AND NINE OTHER BRAVE 
                               AMERICANS

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                           HON. STEVE DAINES

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2014

  Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, on April 10th, 1944, as many as 60 B-24 
Liberators from the Fifth Air Force attacked enemy anti-aircraft 
targets and airfields on the northern coast of New Guinea.
  One of those heavy bombers, known as ``Hot Garter,'' was hit by flak 
and went down with its crew of 12. On board was First Lieutenant 
William D. Bernier from Augusta, Montana.
  The remains of nine of these brave Americans, including First 
Lieutenant Bernier were determined to be ``unrecoverable'' but due to 
technological advances, his remains were recently identified and will 
soon be at rest in Montana.
  It is the solemn duty of our nation to not leave any behind who have 
made the ultimate sacrifice. On behalf of the state of Montana, thank 
you to those who worked diligently to bring William home.

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