[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E928-E929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT REIGEL'S KNIGHT OF THE LEGION OF HONOR MEDAL 
                                 AWARD

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert Reigel 
for receiving the Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal from the people 
of France for his service during WWII.
  Robert, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, enlisted with the 
U.S. Army in 1943. He served in four battles overseas during WWII, 
which included deployments to France, England, Italy, and Bavaria. 
Through his service, he earned the Victory Medal, the European-African-
Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Battle Stars, two 
Overseas Service Bars, and a Good Conduct Medal. He retired from the 
U.S. Army with a Technician Fifth Grade rank.
  The Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal was established in 1802 and 
pays tribute to soldiers who helped liberate France and Western Europe 
during WWII. It is the highest military distinction given to those who 
have accomplished exceptional deeds for France.
  The Hon. Guillaume Lacroix, Consul General of France in Chicago, 
presented the prestigious award to Robert during a ceremony at the 
Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Surrounded by his family and fellow 
veterans, Robert was honored as a hero to both America and France.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in thanking 
Mr. Robert Reigel for his service to our country. His dedication to our 
country and his valor in service are truly an inspiration to us all.

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