[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   STAFF SERGEANT PHILIP DAILY RECEIVING FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR MEDAL

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 30, 2019

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
sacrifice of Staff Sergeant (SSG) Philip Daily, and to congratulate him 
for receiving the French Legion of Honor Medal from the French 
government. I believe that our nation's men and women in uniform are 
America's greatest assets. They have made incredible sacrifices for our 
country and deserve our utmost support and respect for their service.
  SSG Daily honorably served the United States and her allies during 
World War II. During his 25th mission as a B-17 tail gunner with the 
772 Bomb Squadron, 463rd Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, SSG Daily's plane 
was shot down. He spent the remainder of the war at Stalag Luft IV 
Prisoner-of-War camp near Gross Tychow, Germany. SSG Daily's strength 
enabled him to survive the camp and endure the winter march of 
prisoners. The French Legion of Honor Medal is France's highest 
distinction for military and civil service. SSG Daily is well deserving 
for his assistance in liberating France from Nazi control.
  Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude than the one we owe our 
veterans. They and their families should be commended. On behalf of the 
Fourth Congressional District of Colorado, I extend my best wishes and 
deepest gratitude to SSG Daily.
  Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize SSG Philip Daily for his 
commitment to family, community, and the United States of America.

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