[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE MEMORY OF PRIVATE ANDREW LADNER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Mississippi (Mr. Palazzo) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the homecoming of 
World War II Private Andrew Ladner, whose remains finally came home 80 
years after being killed in action.
  Private Ladner was assigned to the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd 
Infantry Division. On November 30, 1942, during a blockade to prevent a 
Japanese assault on the island of New Guinea, he was killed during the 
initial wave and was reportedly buried 26 yards west of the road the 
unit was blockading.
  After the war, his remains could not be found and eventually were 
declared nonrecoverable. However, between a little luck and the never-
quit Army attitude and exhaustive research, they located his remains in 
2016.
  Now Private Ladner can be laid to rest in a way he deserves. I know 
his family takes comfort in his example of a life well lived and the 
legacy he left behind all those years ago.
  Private Ladner was part of the Greatest Generation of Americans. His 
family can find solace in knowing his legacy will never die but lives 
on with every American who puts on the uniform of the United States 
military.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Mississippi, we 
honor the memory of Private Andrew Ladner, who gave his life for his 
family and the country he so dearly loved.
  Private Ladner, may you rest in peace. God bless you, and Semper 
Fidelis.

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