[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18321]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             RICHARD LANDY

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the service of 
Richard Landy.
  On December 8, 1942, at the age of 18, Richard Landy stepped forward 
to serve his country during World War II. He was assigned to serve in 
one of the most dangerous units in the armed forces, the newly 
established Naval Armed Guard. This assignment placed men in constant 
danger and threat of attack while guarding the often ill equipped 
merchant and naval support ships. Armed only with machine and deck 
guns, these men were tasked to protect these ships, the lifeline of the 
war effort, from enemy submarines, surface raiders and aircraft.
  During his time in service, Richard sailed on Landing Ship-Tank Class 
Landing Ships, such as the Francis Drake and Duquesne. His service 
began in the Mediterranean theatre during the Normandy Invasion, 
crossing the English Channel as his LST deployed American troops on 
Utah and Omaha Beaches as well as Free French Forces on Sword Beach. A 
signalman 2nd class, Richard served in three theaters of operation; the 
Mediterranean, the Pacific and Europe, receiving the Bronze Star Medal 
for each. With the thanks of a grateful nation, Richard was honorably 
discharged on January 3, 1946.

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