[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 140 (Friday, August 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
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              HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF H.D. BROOME

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 30, 2019

  Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of Mr. H.D. Broome of Bassfield, Mississippi. Mr. Broome was an 
American patriot who served the U.S. Army during World War II and the 
perilous Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns.
  Private First Class H.D. Broome was inducted into the U.S. Army on 
August 11, 1944, at the age of 18. Assigned to C Company of the 8th 
Infantry, Mr. Broome participated in the American march across Europe 
and the famed ``Battle of the Bulge.'' For his service, Mr. Broome was 
awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman 
Badge.
  Mr. Broome was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Army in August 1946 
and returned to Mississippi. After returning to Bassfield, Mr. Broome 
married Gracie Williams; served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and 
church treasurer at Bethel Baptist Church; and enjoyed a 30-year career 
with the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Mr. Broome passed 
away May 11, 2019, and is buried at Lowland Cemetery in Bassfield, 
Mississippi.
  Today, I join Mr. Broome's family in remembering his service and 
celebrating his life. I am grateful for all he has done in service to 
his country, his state, and his community.

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