[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 131 (Friday, September 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING HARKLESS H. HUTCHINGS

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 11, 2015

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Harkless H. 
Hutchings, who passed away on August 1, 2015 at the age of 98. As a 
Colonel in the Ohio National Guard, I appreciate his dedicated service 
to his country during World War II.
  Harkless was born in Rhodell, West Virginia on July 31, 1917. He 
attended Byrd-Prillerman High School in Amigo, West Virginia. 
Throughout his life, he attended many high school reunions to 
reacquaint with old friends.
  Harkless began his service in World War II in the Army and later went 
into the Air Force. He fought bravely in the Pacific Islands throughout 
World War II. Harkless tragically stepped on a landmine causing him to 
lose 80 percent of his hearing and sustain severe injuries to his feet. 
Harkless was sent to a special hospital in Arizona to treat his 
injuries. During his time in Arizona, he met many famous film stars of 
his era, including Clark Gable, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.
  Harkless lived an extraordinary life of service to his community and 
country.

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