[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING WALTER RADCLIFFE'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2021

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Walter 
Radcliffe's 100th birthday.
  Mr. Radcliffe embodies the resilience, fortitude, and can-do-spirit 
of the ``Greatest Generation.'' In a time of crisis, he courageously 
volunteered to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II, despite 
having a civilian job exemption. Mr. Radcliffe fought in the Pacific 
Theatre aboard the U.S.S. Isherwood. We owe him a debt of gratitude for 
his combat record in the Battles of Leyte Gulf and serving at Subic 
Bay, as well as for the valor he demonstrated during the Invasion of 
Lingayen Gulf and the Battle of Okinawa.
  Mr. Radcliffe is beloved by his family, including his wife Dorothy of 
more than 38 years, his children, and grandchildren, and by his 
community where he's still an active member of VFW Post 10092. It is 
clear to everyone who knows Mr. Radcliffe that he has made the most of 
each of his one-hundred years.
  I wish him the best on achieving this milestone and hope he enjoys a 
wonderful celebration.

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