[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOSEPH PALAZZOLO

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                           HON. PAUL MITCHELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Vietnam veteran, 
Private First Class Joseph Palazzolo of Imlay City, Michigan. I 
recently had the honor of presenting Mr. Palazzolo with his long 
overdue Bronze Star with Valor Device for his heroic actions 52 years 
ago. On November 16, 1966, while serving near Pleiku in Vietnam, Joe's 
unit came under heavy enemy fire. Joe dropped his pack and set a line 
of fire to protect others when he was shot in the shoulder. Even after 
being wounded himself, Joe refused to be evacuated, and instead stayed 
inside the line of fire to help others. By the end of the firefight, 
Joe carried a half-dozen wounded soldiers to safety. His selflessness 
and bravery were evident in his actions that day. Mr. Palazzolo's 
devotion to his fellow soldiers and his duty reflects distinction upon 
him, the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army. It was an 
honor to meet Private First Class Palazzolo to present him with a 
Bronze Star, and I wish him the best of luck in the future.

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