[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 20 (Thursday, January 31, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FLOYD K. LINDSTROM

  Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to the bravery and 
service of PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom, a Colorado Springs World War II 
veteran who has earned our Nation's highest military decoration, the 
Medal of Honor. I also want to recognize the significance of February 
3, 2019, which marks the 75th anniversary of his death. He was killed 
in action at the battle of Anzio.
  It is my pleasure to commend the efforts of the VA Eastern Colorado 
Health Care System and Colorado's veterans community, which worked to 
bring a Medal of Honor for display at the Lindstrom Colorado Springs 
Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.
  Much has been said about the battle that compelled Lindstrom to act 
above and beyond the call of duty where he earned his place in the Hall 
of Heroes. According to the citation, Lindstrom acted with 
``conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity'' in defeating a German 
counterattack on a hill near Mignano, Italy, November 11, 1943. When 
the enemy counterattacked, Lindstrom and his platoon were forced to 
fall back to a defensive position. Unable to eradicate the enemy nest 
from this position, Lindstrom fearlessly picked up his heavy machine 
gun and ran up the hillside to gain a new position, only 10 yards away 
from the enemy machinegun; yet again, Lindstrom was unable to reach the 
gunners who were hiding behind a large rock. Lindstrom charged uphill 
once more facing a steady stream of fire and killed both gunners with 
his pistol. In this moment, Lindstrom embodied the true spirit of self-
sacrifice.
  Every day, men and women in uniform like Lindstrom heroically serve 
on the front lines of our Nation's defense. I stand with Coloradans 
today to honor his sacrifice and his memory.

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