[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E484]
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                      HONORING PFC ROBERT LIEBRICH

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2017

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, it is my solemn privilege to recognize the 
late World War II veteran Private First Class (PFC) Robert Liebrich of 
Rhode Island. Tomorrow, it will be my honor to present Carol Liebrich, 
his widow, a Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for PFC 
Liebrich's meritorious service with the Army after being shot in the 
arm during an engagement with opposing forces. This is the second 
Purple Heart for PFC Liebrich, who was first injured after being shot 
in the abdomen in events leading up to the Battle of the Bulge, which 
began in December 1944. He was only 18 years old when he sustained both 
injuries.
  We owe our Soldiers who fought in World War II an enormous debt of 
gratitude, and PFC Liebrich is no exception. Mr. Speaker, I would like 
to thank PFC Liebrich and his widow, Carol, for dedicating their lives 
to the service of our Nation and for defending humanity and human 
dignity during one of our world's most pressing crises. It will be a 
great and humbling honor to present this award to Mrs. Liebrich for her 
husband's heroism.

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