November 13, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 181 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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  RECOGNIZING JAMES GEIGER FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize James Geiger 
of Conrad, a recipient of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his 
community.
   Mr. Geiger was a member of the United States Army Air Corps during 
World War II. He served from 1942 to 1948 in the 303rd Bomb Group and 
360th Squadron and earned the Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters 
along with Service Medals in the European, Asiatic and American 
theaters. Mr. Geiger attained the rank of First Lieutenant.
   Mr. Geiger was a B-17 pilot during World War II. During one of his 
crew's missions, the navigator and turret gunner were wounded. During 
the chaos, Geiger turned the controls over to his co-pilot and went to 
give first aid to his crew. Mr. Geiger kept them from bleeding out and 
saved their lives. He is a true hero who went above and beyond the call 
of duty to serve his fellow man and country.
   Mr. Geiger has served on the Church Council for the United Methodist 
Church, the Pondera Medical Center Hospital Board and is a member of 
the American Legion. He is a well-respected and adored member of his 
community.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending James Geiger for 
his dedication and service.

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