[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF LLOYD ELLEFSON'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2021

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor World War II 
veteran Lloyd Ellefson as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
  Mr. Ellefson grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin on his family's farm. In 
1942, his 21st birthday, Lloyd registered for the draft and joined the 
U.S. Army. Lloyd was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, where he 
trained as an auto mechanic with the 93rd Armored Field Artillery.
  Lloyd served under General George Patton in both France and Italy 
during WWII. He was first stationed in Naples, Italy where he remembers 
being ``boomed'' by the German Air Force. Lloyd's service then brought 
him to the shores of Southern France where he recalls seeing all the 
ships waiting in the calm waters of the Bay before the fighting began. 
Lloyd was the only mechanic sent to the D-Day invasion, and he and his 
battalion received a Bronze Arrowhead for their service and bravery in 
the invasion.
  Beloved husband, father, grandfather and soldier, Lloyd is a tribute 
to the ``Greatest Generation'' and a grateful nation and state thank 
him for his service.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in 
applauding Lloyd Ellefson for his service in WWII and wishing him a 
happy and healthy 100th birthday.

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