[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING FIRST LIEUTENANT PETER HAMLIN, U.S. ARMY

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                            HON. ANGIE CRAIG

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 7, 2025

  Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peter Hamlin, a 
constituent and Vietnam War veteran living in Farmington, Minnesota.
  Peter was born in Boston in 1941, attended college at the University 
of Cincinnati and received a master's degree from George Washington 
University before enlisting in the United States Army in 1966. After 
enlisting, he completed Officer Cadet School, Army Airborne School, and 
Army Ranger School before deploying to Vietnam in 1969, where he would 
serve as a member of the 20th Infantry Regiment and platoon leader for 
the 75th Ranger Regiment, acting as a go-between for teams in the field 
and artillery and air support units in the sky. When he was later 
transferred to the 173rd Airborne, he served as a liaison officer, 
bringing aid and support to local villages.
  He received several medals recognizing his courageous service over 
four campaigns in Vietnam, including the Bronze Star, the Army Air 
Medal, and the Army Valorous Unit Award. He is most proud, however, of 
his Combat Infantry Badge, which he received for his bravery in ground 
combat as an infantryman in Vietnam.
  After his military career ended, Peter returned to Iowa, where he 
worked for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for more than three 
decades, including many years as Director of Air Quality. Today, he 
lives in Farmington with his wife Judy, his sons Brian, Jacob and 
Kevin, and his seven grandchildren.
  Peter dedicated both his military and civilian careers to serving and 
protecting his fellow Americans. I am honored to have this opportunity 
to recognize and thank him for his many years of distinguished service.

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