[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 108 (Friday, June 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E888-E889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM HENRY ``DOC'' LONG

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                            HON. MARK WALKER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of William Henry 
``Doc'' Long, a veteran of World War II and liberator of France at 
Ancerviller on November 13, 1944. William Long was a member of the 
``Greatest Generation'' and a true patriot. Mr. Long graduated from 
Summerfield High School just eight months before the attack at Pearl 
Harbor. Throughout his life, Mr. Long was active in his community, 
church and the trucking industry. To honor his more than 70 years of 
service to the transportation industry, the American Truck Historical 
Society recognized Mr. Long with the Golden Achievement Award. He 
served diligently at his church, Summerfield Peace United Methodist, 
and on the Summerfield School Committee. He was a 32nd degree Mason and 
Shriner, a lifetime member of the American Legion and the former Vice 
President of the 315th Regiment of the 79th

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Infantry Division Army Association. Mr. Long was inducted into the 
French Legion of Honor by a decree of former French President Sarkozy 
for his decisive role and personal contribution to the liberation of 
France during World War II. His name is on a monument in the village of 
Ancerviller, along with other men who fought so bravely to restore 
freedom. Mr. Long's numerous achievements and service to his country 
will not be forgotten. I join with his family, friends, community and 
the entire Sixth District in remembrance of William Henry ``Doc'' Long, 
a true American hero.

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