[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12759]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO SECOND LIEUTENANT McMAHON

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of 
Second Lieutenant John E. McMahon of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and his 
distinguished service in World War II as a Radar Navigator flying the 
B-24 Liberator.
  Volunteering for service on November 2, 1942, Second Lieutenant 
McMahon underwent training in the United States. He was then assigned 
to the 528th Squadron of the 380th Bombardment Group (Heavy) and 
reported for duty in the Western Pacific. Second Lieutenant McMahon 
flew 27 missions from airstrips on New Guinea, Luzon, Mindoro, the 
Philippines, and Okinawa. His campaigns included the Western Pacific, 
Southern Philippines, Luzon, Air Offensive Japan, and the China 
Offensive Campaign. His decorations and campaign awards include the Air 
Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with silver star), and the 
Philippines Liberation Medal (with one bronze star). Through his 
bravery and selfless service in direct combat actions, he helped take 
the fight to the enemy and bring the war to a decisive and victorious 
close.
  After his service in World War II, he chose to settle in Fort Worth, 
Texas. He graduated from Texas Christian University and married the 
former Willie Mae Wittie, his wife of 60 years.
  This Nation should always remember how much we owe the Greatest 
Generation. The service and sacrifice of John McMahon and his brothers 
in arms is a manifestation of all that makes this country great. We are 
honored to have such men walk among us, and must always remember those 
who gave the ultimate sacrifice and are no longer with us.
  I wish to extend my greatest appreciation to Second Lieutenant John 
E. McMahon for his gallant service to our Nation in World War II.

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