[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 141 (Friday, August 6, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MR. HIRAM ``H'' BOWLIN

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                         HON. DIANA HARSHBARGER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 6, 2021

  Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Hiram ``H'' 
Bowlin, who is a distinguished veteran that served our country in World 
War II and recently celebrated his 101st birthday on June 7, 2021. I 
extend my sincerest gratitude to Hiram for his dedicated service to our 
country, and I further thank him for his continued service to our 
community. I am delighted to wish him a very happy and joyful 101st 
birthday.
  Hiram's service began when he was sent to Europe and assigned to the 
94th Infantry, which was a part of the 3rd Army commanded by the great 
General George Patton. This infantry saw a total of 209 days of combat 
and participated in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-
Alsace, and Central Europe. Hiram served as a Communications Sergeant 
and was responsible for stringing ``commo wire'' to different command 
posts during the war.
  He was discharged January 16, 1946, and he returned home to the U.S. 
on February 6, 1946. For his service, Hiram has been awarded the Bronze 
Star, the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the M-1 
Rifle Marksmanship Badge Medal, among other awards.
  Hiram is described by his friends as a man of God who is beloved by 
his community. He often exchanges a warm smile and friendly wave with 
his neighbors as they pass by his home. He spent his 101st birthday 
surrounded by his friends and loved ones and even got the opportunity 
to ride in an antique fire truck that is as old as Hiram himself. When 
asked about the secret to living a long life by a local reporter, Hiram 
jokingly quipped, ``Keep breathing.''
  Hiram is a blessing to everyone that knows him, and he has made a 
large impact on our community. He is known as a kind, caring man who 
loves Jesus. Veterans like Hiram are the backbone of our nation, and we 
owe them our sincerest gratitude. His service and sacrifice are a 
testament to his character and his deep love for our country. I want to 
extend my deepest thanks to Hiram for his dedicated service to our 
nation, and once again, wish him a very happy birthday.

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