[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 107 (Monday, June 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E602-E603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED BRUNER LUNSFORD

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                           HON. CHUCK EDWARDS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 2025

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Staff 
Sergeant Fred Bruner Lunsford of the United States Army, who passed 
away on March 1, 2025.
  Fred was born on March 7, 1925, and was enrolled as a member of the 
eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Fred graduated from Andrews High 
School in Andrews, North Carolina in the spring of 1943 and he and his 
wife, Gladys, were married on March 17, 1944, before Fred enlisted in 
the United States Army.
  Fred served as a Staff Sergeant during World War II and was deployed 
to the European Theater, with service at the Normandy Invasion, Battle 
of the Bulge and the Liberation of France. Fred was highly decorated 
for his bravery, leadership, and courage he displayed during those 
years of service. These decorations include the Europe-Africa-Middle 
East Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Victory Medal, the 
Army Occupation Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
  Fred was honorably discharged from active duty following the war and 
returned home to Cherokee County, North Carolina where he would go on 
to be licensed to preach the Gospel on October 23, 1949, by Pleasant 
Valley Baptist Church in Murphy, North Carolina and was ordained in 
1950.
  On behalf of all of Western North Carolina, I would like to take a 
moment to honor the life of Fred Bruner Lunsford.

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