[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1255-E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT WILLIAM R. CHARETTE

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2014

  Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Medal of Honor Recipient, Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William R. 
Charette, for his commendable service in the Korean War.
   William Charette was born in Ludington, Michigan. He stayed in 
Michigan until he signed with the U.S. Navy on January 11, 1951. 
Charette served in the United States Navy from 1951-1977. During his 
years of service, William Charette served in Korea, where he was a part 
of the 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marines.
   On March 27, 1953, Charette was serving near Panmunjom, Korea, when 
his company

[[Page E1256]]

was attacked by enemy troops. Charette worked quickly to treat his 
fellow soldiers as best he could. While treating one soldier, a grenade 
landed near them, and Charette threw himself on top of the other 
soldier in an effort to absorb the blast. Although the blast destroyed 
Charette's medical kit he continued to treat soldiers by tearing off 
pieces of his uniform to help treat wounds. At one point, a soldier was 
so badly wounded that he was unable to move on his own accord. Charette 
stood up in the trench and lifted the man and carried him through enemy 
fire to safety. For his actions, William Charette was awarded the 
Congressional Medal of Honor from President Dwight D. Eisenhower on 
January 12, 1954.
   William Charette stands as a shining example of bravery and 
determination that all Americans strive toward. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William Charette for 
his service to the United States of America.

                          ____________________