[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E954]
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                              FRANK PIPER

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2017

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of the late Walter Frank Piper, United States Army Private First Class, 
of Williamstown in New Jersey's First Congressional District.
   Walter Piper, born April 6, 1930, was a proud resident of 
Williamstown and son of the late Charles and Alice Piper. Walter Piper 
graduated Glassboro High School in 1949.
   Walter Piper enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950, a year after 
graduating high school. He was a member of Headquarters Company, 3rd 
Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. PFC Piper was 
taken prisoner of war during the Korean Conflict on February 13, 1951. 
PFC Piper died June 18, 1951 while being held prisoner of war.
   PFC Piper's unidentified remains were recovered in 1990, returned to 
Hawaii on June 24, 1991, and positively identified April 18, 2017.
   Walter Piper's name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the 
Honolulu Memorial. Private First Class Piper has been posthumously 
awarded the following: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf cluster, Prisoner of 
War Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, 
Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, United Nations Service 
Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the Republic of Korea 
Presidential Unit Citation.
   On June 17, 2017, PFC Walter Piper will return home to Williamstown 
for the first time in 67 years, where he will finally be laid to rest 
with the full military honors he rightly deserves, at Gloucester County 
Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
   Mr. Speaker, PFC Walter Frank Piper is by all accounts an American 
hero who selflessly served his country and gave his life for his 
country. His service, sacrifice, and legacy must never be forgotten. I 
ask you to join me in honoring the memory of this great American and 
patriot.

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