IL HR1086

Urges the President of the United States and Congress to review Loren Duke Abdalla's World War II military service for consideration of the Medal of Honor.

Describes Abdalla's service as a Marine in the Pacific Theater, including combat at Peleliu (September 15, 1944) and Okinawa (April 1 - June 22, 1945), where he was wounded and earned a Purple Heart.

Details Abdalla's heroic actions on Okinawa on May 5, 1945, when he single-handedly neutralized machine gun nests after his squad was killed or wounded, and saved the lives of at least three fellow servicemen.

States that Abdalla's family believes he was overlooked for the Medal of Honor due to discrimination based on his Native American heritage as great-grandson of Yankton Sioux Chief Running Bull.

Directs distribution of the resolution to President Barack Obama, the Illinois Congressional Delegation, and congressional leadership including Speaker John Boehner, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.