[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E885-E886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             EDWARD DONAHUE

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Edward ``Bud'' 
Donahue, for his dedicated service to the United States Army. He is a 
resident of Deptford Township located in the New Jersey's First 
Congressional District.
   Mr. Donahue enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965, and trained as a 
Voice and Morse Code Radio Operator in Fort Jackson South Carolina. 
Upon graduating Radio school in 1965, he was assigned to the 1st 
Battalion 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Vietnam as a Radio 
Operator. While assigned to the 1st Cavalry, Mr. Donahue received many 
honors; the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), Air Medal, Army Commendation 
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, and the Vietnam 
Service Medal.
   Mr. Donahue was reassigned in 1966 to the 7th Army, 4th Battalion 
44th Artillery in Germany, and a mobile Pershing Missile unit. He was 
promoted to Platoon Sergeant of the Communications Platoon. Mr. Donahue 
was a Sergeant (E5) in a Master Sergeant (E8) slot; Radio Teletype, 
Long Range Voice Radio, Message Center, and Crypto Programming. He was 
later tested and received a high proficiency rating.
   On May 20, 1968, Mr. Donahue was separated from active duty at Fort 
Dix New Jersey, placed on inactive reserves, and received an Honorable 
Discharge on May 31, 1971.
   Mr. Donahue returned to Philadelphia to marry his childhood 
sweetheart on September 6, 1969. He and his wife moved to Deptford in 
1970 and have been here ever since. They now have 3 sons, 10 
grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

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   Mr. Speaker, Edward `Bud' Donahue is an exceptional member of the 
community. I ask you to join me in honoring the service of Mr. Edward 
Donahue.

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