[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H4490-H4491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 VETERAN OF THE MONTH CORPORAL RAY SIMS

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Corporal Ray Sims, an 
American hero who served during the Korean war. Corporal Sims enlisted 
in the United States Army and was sent to South Korea following his 
initial training.
  On January 31, 1951, his company was attempting to drive the enemy 
from an excellent defensive position on Hill 592. During the mission, 
Corporal Sims noticed a hostile emplacement containing an automatic 
weapons crew. Corporal Sims realized that the attention of the enemy 
gunners needed to be distracted so another element could flank and 
destroy the bunker.
  He moved forward with his rocket launcher and fired upon the enemy. 
Corporal Sims successfully distracted the enemy but was wounded during 
his efforts. He kept firing on the position despite his injuries, which 
allowed his company to flank and capture the position.
  It took 18 months of surgeries and rehabilitation for Corporal Sims 
to fully recover from the wounds he received that day. For his bravery, 
Corporal Sims was awarded the Bronze Star with valor, Purple Heart, 
National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and 
Korean War Service Medal.
  Our country's heroes are the men and women of our Armed Forces, Madam 
Speaker--not the ones who throw the football or catch the baseball or 
shoot the basket--like Ray Sims, who served and sacrificed for our 
freedom. He is a real hero.
  It is my honor to recognize Corporal Ray Sims as Tennessee's Second 
District April 2022 Veteran of the Month.

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