[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING STAFF SERGEANT MICHAEL ``MICK'' DeHART

  (Mr. DAVIDSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIDSON. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Staff Sergeant 
Michael ``Mick'' DeHart for the selfless actions and bravery he showed 
on April 10, 1969, during the Vietnam war.
  While conducting a routine reconnaissance operation, Staff Sergeant 
DeHart and his platoon were ambushed by a numerically superior force. 
Throughout the firefight, Staff Sergeant DeHart moved through the enemy 
fire to provide cover for injured soldiers, distribute supplies, and 
coordinate a counterattack.
  As dusk approached, Sergeant DeHart, at significant personal risk, 
moved to an exposed position, fired on machine-gun positions and 
approaching enemy soldiers, halting their advance. He also aided in the 
successful exfiltration of his unit.
  For his heroism in combat, Staff Sergeant DeHart recently had one of 
his two Silver Stars upgraded to a Distinguished Service Cross.
  Thank you, Sergeant DeHart, for your heroism, courage, and service to 
our great country.

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