[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 189 (Tuesday, November 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1512-E1513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF CORPORAL HENRY KROLL EOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 26, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Corporal Henry 
Kroll, a World War II veteran, for his dedicated service. His 
commitment to our country and his community are worthy of commendation.
  Corporal Kroll was born and raised in Detroit, where he attended 
Western High School. In November of 1943, Corporal Kroll was drafted 
alongside his two brothers and served in the artillery for the 106th 
Infantry Division. During the war, he fought in the Battle of the 
Bulge, where Allied forces repelled a German offensive in Belgium's 
Ardennes forest in December 1944 and January 1945. Of the 107 men 
serving in his Division, Corporal Kroll was one of only seventeen 
soldiers who survived the battle. In 1945, Corporal Kroll returned home 
on Christmas Day and worked as a mail carrier for 22 years. Today, 
Corporal Kroll is now a father of four and grandfather of nine.
  Corporal Kroll has shown a tremendous love for his country and his 
community, and his dedication is finally being recognized. Just before 
his 95th birthday, Corporal Kroll received

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the World War II Campaign Medal with four bronze stars, the Army Good 
Conduct Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal--awards that are long 
overdue. Throughout his years of service in the United States Military, 
Corporal Kroll dutifully earned these honors. He bravely defended and 
made sacrifices for our nation to ensure freedom would persevere for 
generations to come.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Corporal 
Henry Kroll for his exemplary service. We are grateful for his 
commitment to America, and I am proud that he is finally receiving the 
recognition he deserves.

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