July 13, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 125 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       JUNE VETERAN OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2020

  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the First 
District of Oklahoma's June Veteran of the Month, Sergeant William 
Parker.
  An infantryman in the United States Army, Sergeant William Parker 
honorably served our nation for two years. During this time, Sergeant 
Parker was stationed at Fort Sill and sent to basic training at Camp 
Walters. While at Camp Walters, Sergeant William Parker was trained in 
Infantry. His training included education on a variety of military 
machinery. Following Camp Walters, Sergeant William Parker was sent to 
England to train for the infamous D-Day invasion. Sergeant Parker was 
part of the first fleet to enter Omaha Beach on D-Day.

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  Sergeant William Parker received two Purple Hearts, one Bronze Star, 
a Good Conduct Ribbon and Sharp Shooter Ribbon. He answered the call to 
defend freedom across the globe and sacrificed whatever was necessary 
in the name of that noble cause. He continues to serve our country, 
community, and his fellow World War II veterans. It is my honor to 
recognize Sergeant William Parker as the 1st Congressional District of 
Oklahoma's June Veteran of the Month.

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