[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 205 (Friday, December 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
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            IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN (RETIRED) WILLIAM EISENHART

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 4, 2020

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Captain (Retired) William Eisenhart of Altoona, Pennsylvania, who 
courageously served our nation in the U.S. Army.
  During his fifteen-year military career, Captain Eisenhart served 
with distinction. While he was stationed in Vietnam from November 1967 
to October 1968, Captain Eisenhart served as a Senior Advisor to forces 
in Tan Thanh Dong Province. In this role, he moved his advisory team 
into a dilapidated fortress located on strategic territory. Captain 
Eisenhart and his team are credited with making several critical 
improvements to the fortress that helped the United States forces, 
including the installation of a helipad that allowed the Army to 
facilitate medical evacuations in Thanh Dong Province. Holding this 
outpost was a challenge. On June 6, 1968, Captain Eisenhart was 
instrumental in repelling a superior enemy force when he fired a 
machine gun into the center of the enemy's line of attack, which 
allowed U.S. forces to effectively build up a defensive operation.
  The fortress that Captain Eisenhart defended was a critical outpost 
in the Phu Hoa District for deterring enemy movement. For this 
extraordinary accomplishment, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with 
a ``V'' device and one Oak Leaf Cluster. In recognition of his service, 
Captain Eisenhart also was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the 
Vietnam Service Medal with One Silver Service Star, and a Meritorious 
Unit Commendation with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.
  With his incredible legacy of selfless service, Captain (Retired) 
William Eisenhart exemplifies our American values. He is an outstanding 
American and Pennsylvanian, and it is my privilege to recognize his 
many achievements. On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional 
District, I thank Captain (Retired) Eisenhart for his dedication to our 
nation, our Commonwealth, and our community.

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