[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23675]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HARLOW E. KENDIG FOR HIS SERVICE IN WORLD 
                                 WAR II

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor 
Private First Class Harlow E. Kendig for his valiant deeds during 
military service in World War II.
  As a member of the Headquarters Battery, 448th Anti-Aircraft 
Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, Mr. Kendig fought against the 
scourge of Nazism that threatened to overtake the globe. On November 
23, 1944, while in Morhange, France, Mr. Kendig's battery was attacked 
by enemy artillery. During this attack, an ammunition truck was struck 
and a fire ensued. Disregarding the impending dangers, Private Kendig 
heroically took command of the situation, jumped into the nearest fuel 
truck, and drove it to a safer location. As the salvos rained down, 
Private Kendig remained undaunted in evacuating the remaining vehicles 
and labored in the thick of battle until the fire was contained.
  For his heroic actions, Mr. Kendig was awarded the Purple Heart and 
the Bronze Star. It is my pleasure to present to him these medals after 
nearly sixty years of waiting.
  The heroism and dedication of Private First Class Harlow E. Kendig is 
what makes our military the greatest fighting force in the world. The 
courage he displayed during his service in World War II is exemplary of 
the American spirit. Mr. Kendig's bravery will not be forgotten as 
Americans and freedom loving people all over the world remain forever 
indebted to his service.

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