[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9815]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM HENRY ``DOC'' LONG

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                            HON. MARK WALKER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of William Henry 
``Doc'' Long, a veteran of World War II and liberator of France at 
Ancerviller on November 13, 1944. William Long was a member of the 
``Greatest Generation'' and a true patriot. Mr. Long graduated from 
Summerfield High School just eight months before the attack at Pearl 
Harbor. Throughout his life, Mr. Long was active in his community, 
church and the trucking industry. To honor his more than 70 years of 
service to the transportation industry, the American Truck Historical 
Society recognized Mr. Long with the Golden Achievement Award. He 
served diligently at his church, Summerfield Peace United Methodist, 
and on the Summerfield School Committee. He was a 32nd degree Mason and 
Shriner, a lifetime member of the American Legion and the former Vice 
President of the 315th Regiment of the 79th Infantry Division Army 
Association. Mr. Long was inducted into the French Legion of Honor by a 
decree of former French President Sarkozy for his decisive role and 
personal contribution to the liberation of France during World War II. 
His name is on a monument in the village of Ancerviller, along with 
other men who fought so bravely to restore freedom. Mr. Long's numerous 
achievements and service to his country will not be forgotten. I join 
with his family, friends, community and the entire Sixth District in 
remembrance of William Henry ``Doc'' Long, a true American hero.

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