[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17965]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            HONORING HUBERT TABOR FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, to place your life in harms way in order to 
defend our Nation is indeed a noble and honorable action. Hubert 
Douglas Tabor dedicated himself by serving in World War II and is 
certainly worthy of the praise and admiration of this body. During the 
campaign in Northern Burma, Hubert placed his well-being before all 
else in order to ensure a victory for the Allies in that war-stricken 
area.
  Hubert was raised on a farm in Colorado. Throughout his time there, 
he grew tired of horses and wished to escape from the farm life by 
signing up for the Army. However, after entering the Army, the Army 
recognized that Hubert possessed superior riding skills and was sent to 
Ft. Riley, Kansas to be a member of the 124th Cavalry. This unit was 
the last mounted cavalry in the Army and it was with the 124th that 
Hubert deservingly received his silver spurs due to his accomplishments 
in the service. Upon his relocation to Burma, his role was that of a 
packer.
  The 124th Cavalry, teamed with the 56th Cavalry and the 613th Field 
Artillery Battalion, was charged with the duty of opening the Burma 
Road that was closed by the Japanese. As the team trekked across the 
Himalayan landscape, the Japanese enemy was encountered at night. 
Although Hubert had several close calls during his service, perhaps 
none was as serious as one that occurred during this battle. Hubert and 
a fellow soldier were assigned the duty of attracting the attention of 
the Japanese to distract them while the rest of his team was able to 
penetrate the enemy's flank. His friend was killed in the line of duty 
while Hubert survived, but not without debilitating injuries.
  Due to his bravery and courage, Mr. Speaker, Hubert Tabor was awarded 
the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. This battle was brutal, but Hubert 
offered his patriotism to our country and fought for its sake in Burma. 
I would like to take this moment to recognize the incredible sacrifices 
that Hubert made for our country and thank him for his service to our 
Flag. Hubert helped to make our country great and I extend my warmest 
regards and best wishes to Hubert for many years to come.

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