[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E374]
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    HONORING THE 2026 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR INDUCTEES

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2026

  Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2026 Ohio Military 
Hall of Fame for Valor inductees. The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for 
Valor will hold a ceremony at the Statehouse in Columbus on Friday, May 
1, 2026 to mark the induction of its 2026 class. Selection for the Hall 
of Fame is a high honor that has been accorded to fewer than 550 
Ohioans since 2000. To be considered for induction, individuals must 
have been decorated for heroic action in a combat situation.
  I am honored to commend to the U.S. House of Representatives and 
include in the Record this year's twenty inductees:

       Sergeant First Class Sammy L. Davis, recipient of the Medal 
     of Honor, Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
       Specialist Fourth Class Richard H. Adler, recipient of the 
     Silver Star, Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
       Pharmacist's Mate Third Class John M. Brown (posthumously), 
     recipient of the Silver Star, Navy Reserve veteran of World 
     War II.
       Sergeant Meredith L. Barnett (posthumously), recipient of 
     the Silver Star, Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
       Major Roderick J. MacEachen (posthumously), recipient of 
     the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II.
       Private Aurelio J. Marinelli (posthumously), recipient of 
     the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II.
       Technical Sergeant Harley E. Thomas (posthumously), 
     recipient of the Silver Star, Army veteran of World War II.
       Colonel Ralph J. ``Doc'' Watson (posthumously), recipient 
     of the Silver Star, Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
       Sergeant John T. Bineger, recipient of the Distinguished 
     Flying Cross, Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
       Sergeant Tyler S. Gangwer, recipient of the Bronze Star 
     with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring 
     Freedom.
       Corporal Edwin C. Martin (posthumously), recipient of the 
     Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Korean 
     War.
       Sergeant George P. Mizik (posthumously), recipient of the 
     Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Marine Corps Reserve veteran 
     of World War II.
       Master Sergeant Justin A. Orr, recipient of the Bronze Star 
     with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
       Sergeant Paul H. Phillabaum, recipient of the Bronze Star 
     with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
       Master Chief Petty Officer Michael J. Warden, recipient of 
     the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Navy veteran of Operation 
     Enduring Freedom.
       Specialist Fourth Class John S. Webb, recipient of the 
     Bronze Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the Vietnam 
     War.
       Master Sergeant David M. White, recipient of the Bronze 
     Star with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of Operation Enduring 
     Freedom.
       Sergeant First Class Larry J. Davidson, recipient of the 
     Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of 
     Operation Enduring Freedom.
       Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Daniel M. Gonska, 
     recipient of the Joint Services Commendation Medal with ``V'' 
     Device, Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.
       Captain Ronald H. Leonard, recipient of the Army 
     Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device, Army veteran of the 
     Vietnam War.

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