WASHINGTON – This afternoon, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) asked the U.S. House of Representatives to join him in honoring six local heroes of World War Two.
Click here for full video of Congressman Pittenger’s speech in honor of six local heroes of World War Two.
“Mr. Speaker, on Saturday I had the privilege of honoring six World War Two heroes at VFW Post 2423 in Indian Trail. Each hero was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal by the French Consul.
“They were Charles Richardson, who flew 35 combat missions aboard a B-17 over France, The Netherlands, and Germany. Andrew McMahon received the Purple Heart while fighting to liberate France. William Rachui helped liberate Rome and southern France while earning five Bronze Service Stars. James Crump landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day and received two Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts. Aster Rider landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day. As a rifleman on the front lines, he was one of only a handful of soldiers to survive. Harold Granger landed at Utah Beach on D-Day and helped save lives by finding and disarming land mines.
“Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in thanking these brave patriots for their service to the United States and the cause of liberty.”
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