[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 142 (Thursday, September 12, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E894]
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                      RECOGNIZING MR. JAMES MARTIN

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                          HON. VICTORIA SPARTZ

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2024

  Mrs. SPARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. James Martin, a 
Hoosier hero of the Vietnam War who has dedicated so much to our 
country and to Indiana. Drafted into the U.S. Army on St. Patrick's Day 
of 1965, Mr. Martin took on multiple roles in the Army, including 
mailman, fireman, battery clerk, and supply clerk. In Vietnam, he was a 
critical element to the 2nd Howitzer Battalion, 17th Artillery, within 
the notorious 1st Cavalry Division.
  Mr. Martin's unit was vital to the war effort, often serving as a 
lifeline to fellow soldiers and the South Vietnamese Army via cover and 
support. He and his fellow men were known as ``Shining Star'' by those 
they saved in combat.
  After returning home in 1967, Mr. Martin continued to serve in a 
different way--working in finance with Northwestern National Bank, 
which later became Wells Fargo, and eventually shifting to computer 
work in the final 20 years of his career.
  Since moving to Noblesville in 1998, Mr. Martin has been actively 
involved in Memorial Day and Veterans Day services, contributing his 
time and passion to honoring fellow veterans.
  We are forever thankful to the service of Mr. Martin, and so many 
others who answered the call and sacrifice so much for our Nation. From 
me and on behalf of the people of Indiana's 5th District, I thank Mr. 
Martin.

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