[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        RECOGNIZING ALLEN JOHNSON AND HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Allen Johnson for his heroism in receiving the Purple Heart 
during the Korean War. Allen Johnson joined the Army in January of 
1951, and soon found himself fighting for our country on the 
battlefields of the Korean War. On November 24, 1951, Mr. Johnson was 
wounded in battle. Though earning the Purple Heart, he never received 
it until just this year.
   Allen Johnson went on to serve in the National Guard and retired 
with the rank of Captain. Like so many of his generation, Mr. Johnson 
never sought fanfare or special recognition for his service. He and his 
wife, Mardell, were married 62 years, and raised ten children. Mr. 
Johnson served his community as a member of the VFW and American 
Legion.
   Allen Johnson passed away last October, but he will remain an 
inspiration to all Montanans. I ask my colleagues to join me today in 
recognizing the life and service of Allen Johnson.

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