[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 24335-24336]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING MR. CLAUDE RUNDLE AND THE CREW OF THE LST-460

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                            HON. TIM MAHONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2007

  Mr. MAHONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Claude 
Rundle of Port Charlotte, FL, and the other exceptional crew members of 
the LST-460 ship during its service in World War II.
  The LST-460 was commissioned on February 15, 1943 and was assigned to 
the Asiatic-Pacific theatre between 1943 and 1944. The LST-460 and its 
crew participated in over a half dozen operations including the 
consolidation of the Southern Solomons and the

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Mindoro Landing. On December 21, 1944, the LST-460 was lost in action 
when it was attacked by enemy aircraft while sailing off the coast of 
the Philippines. The LST-460 and its crew earned six battle stars and 
the Navy Unit Commendation for World War II service.
  For the last 25 years, the survivors of the LST-460 have hosted a 
reunion to commemorate their service and bravery. Mr. Rundle is one of 
these survivors and I am honored to be able to recognize him today. 
Beyond our shores, Mr. Rundle and the other brave men who served and 
fought on the LST-460 ensured the ability of our country to lead the 
world in securing democracy for those less fortunate. As these men 
gather together to celebrate their brotherhood, it is my hope that they 
are filled with a great sense of pride and accomplishment as our 
freedom is possible because of their great sacrifices.
  On behalf of Florida's 16th Congressional District, I want to express 
my deepest gratitude to Mr. Rundle and the other crew members of the 
LST-460 for their honorable service to our Nation.

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