March 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 54 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Page S2085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PHILLIP SOUTH

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing Phillip South of Sheridan, MT, for his 100 years of 
determination, bravery, and service.
  At 100, Philip South has lived through 18 presidents, two World Wars, 
the Great Depression, and was born when there were only 48 States in 
the United States. Mr. South served his country heroically in World War 
II as a rifleman and scout in the U.S. Marine Corps with the renowned 
First Marine Division.
  In the Guadalcanal, Phillips survived sniper fire and his small 
regiment of rifleman and scouts found themselves in the heart of the 
battle for Henderson Field. He held a position not too far from Medal 
of Honor recipient John Basilone, to hold the line against an onslaught 
of Japanese troops. Despite being outnumbered, his small group 
prevailed.
  I would like to thank Mr. South for his service to our Nation. He is 
an inspiration to all young Montanans wishing to serve their 
country.

                          ____________________