[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 158 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING STAFF SERGEANT MOSES F. TATE

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2022

  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor U.S. Army Air Forces 
Staff Sergeant Moses F. Tate.
  Born in Kansas, Staff Sergeant Tate served in the U.S. Army Air 
Forces' 415th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Group during World 
War II. On August 1, 1943, Staff Sergeant Tate participated in 
Operation Tidal Wave, an Allied bombing raid of Axis oil refineries 
around Ploiesti, Romania. The raid was conducted in an effort to 
cripple the German military. Staff Sergeant Tate tragically lost his 
life during this mission.
  Following World War II, Staff Sergeant Tate's remains were not 
identified, like too many others who died fighting this war. In July of 
this year, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified his 
remains, after nearly 79 years. His family will hold a funeral for him 
on October 27, 2022, in Branson, MO.
  Madam Speaker, Staff Sergeant Tate nobly served his country during 
World War II, and gave his life for our freedom. Today, I wish to honor 
his legacy, and that of all those who fought in World War II and whose 
remains have yet to be identified.

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