[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERANS LIEUTENANT SAMUEL WALDRON AND 
DRUMMER ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG AS THEY RECEIVE PLAQUES IN SALINE'S OAKWOOD 
                                CEMETERY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Revolutionary 
War Veterans Lieutenant Samuel Waldron and Drummer Archibald Armstrong 
on the occasion of the laying of a plaque in their honor at Oakwood 
Cemetery located in Saline, Michigan by the Huron Valley Chapter of the 
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Freedom is not 
free, and today we pause to remember two men who served their country 
during the Revolutionary War. Their service to our Nation at the time 
of its birth is worthy of commendation.
  Born and raised in New Jersey, Lieutenant Waldron first enlisted in 
the Continental Army as a private in 1776. He was later promoted to 
First Lieutenant in the New Jersey Militia and served in this position 
for the remainder of the war. He died in Washtenaw County, Michigan in 
1837 at the age of 75.
  Archibald Armstrong was a native of New York City, New York. As a 10-
year-old boy, he was taught by his father to be the drummer for his 
father's militia company. Although the minimum enlistment age was 16, 
exceptions were made for quality drummers. Archibald moved to 
Ypsilanti, Michigan where he passed away at the age of 82.
  Both Lieutenant Waldron and Drummer Armstrong are remembered for 
their honorable military service and dedication to our Nation. They are 
just a few of the native and adopted Michiganders who fought for our 
country during the revolution. It is important for us to honor the 
veterans of our community who fought for the freedom of our Nation, a 
value we continue to hold dear today. We are thankful for the path 
these soldiers laid out for past, present, and future Americans over 
two centuries ago.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating the 
honorable men Lieutenant Samuel Waldron and Drummer Archibald Armstrong 
as they are memorialized in Saline, Michigan. We join with Americans 
everywhere in extending our thanks to the Huron Valley Chapter of the 
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Ypsilanti 
Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Sarah Caswell Angell DAR 
for their work remembering these important men. Today and every day, we 
honor the brave patriots we lost in the fight for our independence. We 
are grateful for their military service and their willingness to fight 
for the freedom and liberty that we enjoy today.

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