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GA HR2183
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jay Neal
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AI Summary
- Commends Master Sergeant Charles Homer Owens for his service in the United States Marine Corps across three major wars: World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War
- Owens enlisted in the Marines at age 15 by lying about his age to serve in World War II and was wounded in combat during the Korean War at Bunker Hill, earning his third Purple Heart Medal
- After retiring in 1962 as a Gunnery Sergeant with 20 years of service, Owens was recalled to active duty in 1966 for the Vietnam War, participating in numerous operations including Operation Buffalo, Operation Kingfisher, and Operation Medina, before retiring a second time in 1968
- Owens received numerous military decorations, including a Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V Device for Valor, a Good Conduct Medal with four Bronze Stars, and Korean and Vietnam Service Medals
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Master Sergeant Owens
Legislative Description
Owens, Master Sergeant Charles Homer; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/27/2010
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