[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 100 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING STAFF SERGEANT HARRY MARKS, III

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2024

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend Staff 
Sergeant Harry Marks, III, Hometown Hero.
  Born in Greenfield, Indiana, Staff Sergeant Harry Marks, III has been 
an invaluable and dedicated member of the Borough of Bellmawr since 
November 1984 alongside his wife, Barbara.
  Staff Sergeant Marks enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 
17 years old where he began basic training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky until 
he reached 18 years old. He was then relocated to Fort Dix, New Jersey 
where he received AIT training as a Gas and Diesel Mechanic before 
leaving for Indian Town Gap in Pennsylvania, where he awaited orders 
for Vietnam. In 1971, he was stationed outside of Inchon, Korea where 
he served for 13 months at the Nike Herc Missile Site Staff Sergeant 
Marks returned to the United States as a part of the Mobile Calvary 
Unit also recognized as the ``Armored Calvary''. Prior to his 
deployment to Kaiserslautern, Germany, he was stationed at Fort 
Steward, Georgia. In 1974, Staff Sergeant Harry Marks was deployed with 
the 43rd maintenance battalion and while in Germany, he was promoted 
and transferred to the 34th Signal Battalion B Company where he 
remained until 1981.
  Following his active-duty service, Staff Sergeant Harry Marks became 
a life-member of the VFW Crescent Park Post 9563 in Bellmawr, New 
Jersey and served as Commander from 2018 to 2021, Staff Sergeant Harry 
Marks has served as the elected Junior and Senior Vice commander of VFW 
District 7 and presently serves as Commander of both District 7 and 
Cresent Park Post 9563.
  Staff Sergeant Harry Marks is a two-time recipient of the Good 
Conduct Medal and expert Badge for M16, a recipient of the National 
Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service 
Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon
  Today, he continues to support the local Vineland Veteran Hospital, 
local fundraisers, and is an active participant in VFW Memorial Day, 
4th of July events, and the VFW State convention.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring and commending Staff 
Sergeant Harry Marks, III of the Borough of Bellmawr New Jersey, a 
dedicated resident who has honorably served both his community and 
country.

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