[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF CORPORAL JAMES COLQUITT AS VETERAN OF THE MONTH

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a Knoxville, 
Tennessee, native, Corporal James Colquitt, an American hero and United 
States Marine.
  Corporal Colquitt joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 
17. On March 15, 1944, he boarded a train and was sent to Marine Corps 
Recruit Depot San Diego for recruit training.
  Corporal Colquitt served as a rifleman with I Company, 23rd Marines, 
4th Marine Division. From February 19 to March 2, 1945, he participated 
in combat action against the Japanese during the Battle of Iwo Jima, 
one of the bloodiest battles of the entire Pacific War.
  Corporal Colquitt received a Purple Heart for wounds received during 
combat operations on March 2, 1945. He was promoted to the rank of 
corporal and was honorably discharged from Marine Barracks in 
Washington, D.C., on April 26, 1946.
  Corporal Colquitt is one of thousands of great men and women who 
honorably served our country during World War II. After defending our 
values and freedoms, these brave solders returned home, raised 
families, strengthened communities, and continued the growth of 
America.
  It is my honor to recognize James Colquitt as the Tennessee Second 
Congressional District's September 2019 Veteran of the Month and to 
thank him for his service to our country.

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