[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 171 (Thursday, October 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E912-E913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO GRANT HONORARY PROMOTION TO WORLD WAR II 
       VETERAN, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DELBERT LITTRELL TO CORPORAL

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2020

  Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce a bill to grant 
an honorary promotion to World War II veteran, Private First Class 
Delbert Littrell of the United States Marine Corps from Private First 
Class to Corporal.
  PFC Delbert Littrell is an extraordinary World War II veteran. PFC 
Littrell served in

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five major campaigns as a member of the 14th Marine Regiment, 4th 
Marine Division. He not only survived the combat rigors and horrors of 
Iwo Jima, but also assaults on the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Tinian, 
and Okinawa. All of these battles were some of the heaviest battles 
fought in the Pacific theater during World War II.
  The Secretary of the Navy when recommending this honorary promotion 
said, ``Littrell's extraordinary service to the Marine Corps is 
noteworthy and rises to the service that warrants favorable 
consideration for this unique honor. The recommendation to concur with 
the request is a testament to his enduring selflessness and 
sacrifice.''
  In addition to his service during the war, PFC Littrell has long 
served his community. The Marine Corps League Coquille River Detachment 
recognized PFC Littrell as their 2016 Marine of the Year. In 2019, he 
was awarded with a Marine Corps League Distinguished Service Award and 
was also recognized as the Marine Corps League Marine of the Year for 
the Department of Oregon.
  PFC Littrell reliably and honorably performed his duties in the 
Marine Corps throughout his period of active service. PFC Littrell is 
worthy of an honorary promotion to Corporal. By passing this 
legislation, we have the opportunity to honor the notable service of 
this outstanding veteran.
  This honorary promotion is championed by the Navy and Marine Corp and 
I strongly urge my colleagues to support this bill's swift passage.

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