[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 165 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1604]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM WHIPP

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a distinguished 
veteran from my district in Massachusetts: William David Whipp. This 
Veterans Day, Mr. Whipp will be recognized by the Dartmouth Veteran's 
Advisory Council for his outstanding service during the Battle of the 
Bulge in World War II.
   Born in 1926, Mr. Whipp joined the Army soon after his eighteenth 
birthday on April 11, 1944. Following his basic military training as an 
infantry scout, Mr. Whipp was assigned to the 11th Infantry Regiment of 
the 76th Infantry Division and deployed as a Private First Class to 
Western Europe as part of the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater 
of Operations in World War II.
   It was during Mr. Whipp's deployment to Ardennes that the Germans 
launched one of the most brutal offensive campaigns against Allied 
forces in this densely forested region. Known as the Battle of the 
Bulge, this bloody ground offensive claimed over 19,000 American 
lives--more than any other single battle in World War II. Surviving 
this fierce surprise attack and the ensuing counteroffensive by Allied 
forces, Mr. Whipp went on to serve through the end of World War II 
until, having received, among other medals and awards, the illustrious 
Bronze Star for his actions during battle, Mr. Whipp received an 
honorable discharge in January of 1946.
   Upon the conclusion of the war and his return home, Mr. Whipp has 
been viewed by the citizens of Dartmouth and the Commonwealth as a 
leader, a trusted civil servant, and a friend to the community. His 
guidance on several Town Boards over the last twenty years has 
contributed significantly in improving the lives of everyone in 
Southeastern Massachusetts and beyond.
   Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Mr. Whipp for his years of service 
to a grateful nation. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating him for receiving this recognition and in humbly 
thanking him for all that he has done for his country.

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