[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 128 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
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  HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARINE CORPS SSGT. GORDON LEE HOGAN

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Marine Corps SSgt. Gordon Lee Hogan, who lost his life defending our 
freedom in Thua Thien province, Vietnam on April 1, 1967.
  Born on January 29, 1931, SSgt. Hogan enlisted in the US Marine Corps 
in 1948 at 17 during the Korean War. During his 19 years of service in 
the Marine Corps, SSgt. Hogan would distinguish himself through his 
service in both Korea and Vietnam. SSgt. Hogan served as a 
Psychological Operations Specialist, Motor Vehicle Operator, and Motor 
Transport Chief.
  A highly decorated Marine, SSgt. Hogan would receive numerous awards 
and citations throughout his career including the National Defense 
Service Medal, Navy Presidential Unit citation, Marine Corps Good 
Conduct Medal, Korea Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, 
Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Civil 
Actions Unit Citation, and Purple Heart.
  Known by his friends as the kind of character ``you read about'' 
during his service in Vietnam, SSgt. Hogan served as a civil affairs 
NCO in the Chieu H4i Program. There, he worked with expatriated Viet 
Cong as scouts for the 3rd Marine Division.
  On April 1, 1967, while on a mission to position a unit in Thua Thien 
province, SSgt. Hogan and his team were ambushed by the Viet Cong. The 
ensuing engagement would result in the tragic death of SSgt. Hogan due 
to hostile fire. SSgt. Hogan was laid to rest at Westminster Memorial 
Park in Westminster, Orange County. SSgt. Hogan's legacy continues to 
live on today through his three children.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the sacrifice and legacy 
of SSgt. Gordon Lee Hogan, whose honorable service defended the 
freedoms we hold so dear.

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