[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING 82ND AIRBORNE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE CORPORAL JOHN S. GILBERTIE 
                 FOR HIS VALOROUS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2022

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Corporal John S. 
Gilbertie who was inducted into the 82nd Airborne Division's Hall of 
Fame on September 28, 2022.
  The 82nd Airborne Division's Hall of Fame began in 2018 to honor the 
division's 101 years of legendary service and its members. It honors 
veteran paratroopers who are nominated for their service within the 
division, their commitment to the division's values, their 
contributions to their chosen field outside of their division, or any 
other valorous combat actions.
  A brief look at Cpl. Gilbertie's career accomplishments only begins 
to adequately describe the importance of his military service. He 
served in the 82nd Airborne Division from October 1917 to May 1919, 
which included serving as an infantryman and squad leader in company E, 
327th Infantry Regiment during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne 
campaigns of World War I. During WWI, Cpl. Gilbertie led nightly 
patrols for the 327th Regiment, which earned him the Distinguished 
Service Cross. According to his citation, he carried messages from the 
front lines to battalion and regimental headquarters in October 1918 
near Cornay, France; ``Although suffering from the effects of gas and 
sickness, on two occasions, he volunteered and led patrols in the enemy 
territory, obtaining and returning with information of the utmost 
importance and value.'' For his efforts, Cpl. Gilbertie was awarded the 
Silver Star Medal, the World War I Victory Medal with three Clasps and 
the Italian War Cross.
  In the words of the former commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, 
Gen. Erik Kurilla, ``the All American Hall of Fame is about preserving 
our legacy and paying homage to our All American Legends.'' Cpl. 
Gilbertie's selfless service could not be more deserving of such 
recognition. I know I speak for all in our community and Nation in 
thanking Cpl. John S. Gilbertie for his committed service and 
leadership in the 82nd Airborne Division and our nation's military more 
broadly.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring and congratulating 
Corporal John Gilbertie for his induction to the 82nd Airborne 
Division's Hall of Fame.

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