[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CAPTAIN GEORGE KLEIN

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 5, 2015

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Captain George 
Klein of the United States Army. Captain Klein served during World War 
II and fought valiantly during the invasion of Normandy. As a member of 
the 2nd Ranger Battalion, Captain Klein took part in the dangerous 
mission of scaling the cliffs at Pointe Du Hoc.
  On June 6, 1944, Captain Klein led Fox Company as they began the 
invasion of Normandy. Upon landing, the Company charged the cliffs of 
Pointe Du Hoc and began to climb the 100 feet to the top. After scaling 
the cliffs Captain Klein was injured by a German soldier. Thankfully, 
Captain Klein was given medical treatment and recovered from his wounds 
in England.
  Captain Klein will be returning to the cliffs at Pointe Du Hoc this 
year in recognition of the 71st anniversary of D-Day. Captain Klein's 
unwavering courage and gallantry displayed during the landing at 
Normandy deserves our utmost respect and gratitude. He is truly an 
American hero, and Illinois' 10th Congressional District is lucky to 
have him as a resident.

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