[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3048-S3049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE E. HENNING

  Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today I wish to honor an American hero who 
served bravely in the European Campaign of the Second World War.
  Lawrence E. Henning of Great Falls, MT, served in the Third Army 
under the command of General George S. Patton. He marched with 
thousands of Allied troops across the Continent, through France, 
Luxembourg, Belgium, and finally into Germany, deploying his expertise 
of the tank destroyer in the final, decisive year of the war.
  Lawrence's courage and ingenuity were critical to the effort. His 
resourcefulness allowed the battalion to maintain a maximum number of 
tank destroyers on the front line. His skills and bravery on the 
battlefield earned him commendations decades ago; it is my honor to 
finally deliver them today.
  I am proud to present you, Lawrence, with the Bronze Star Medal for 
your Meritorious Service in connection with military operations against 
an enemy of the United States in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and 
Germany during the period 15 September 1944 to 30 March 1945.
  I am also presenting you with: the American Defense Service Medal, 
the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze 
Service Stars; the World War II Victory Medal; and the Honorable 
Service Lapel Button--World War II.
  These medals are a small token of our nation's appreciation for your 
service and your sacrifice.

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  Lawrence, you are an American hero, and Montana is proud to call you 
one of our own.

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