[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 148 (Monday, December 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1753]
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                       HONORING GEORGE REED, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
courageous and remarkable veteran, Mr. George Reed, Jr.
  Mr. Reed was born in Enid, Oklahoma in April of 1943. He is the only 
child of the late Mr. George Reed, Sr., who was a World War II Veteran, 
and Mrs. Estella Hunt Reed.
  Mr. Reed graduated from Gentry High School in 1962. In May of 1963, 
he did basic training in San Diego, California for the United States 
Navy.
  From 1964-1965, Mr. Reed did two tours in Vietnam on the USS Oriskany 
CVA-34. Then, he transferred to USS John Archibald Bole DD 755 and 
served the next four years on this ship. Two of the places he toured on 
this ship are Japan and Fort Malaysia.
  Mr. Reed served six years, and retired in 1969 as a Machinist Mate 
E5. He now serves as Post Adjutant at the American Legion Post #205, 
where they have 30 active members.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. George 
Reed, Jr. for his time and dedication to serving our country.

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