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IL HR1370

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Costello

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Lovelace "Ace" Kitchen for his heroic actions during World War II and thanks him for his service to the country
  • Kitchen served as a Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps with the 556th Bombardment Squadron as a radio operator and gunner with the AAF 757
  • Participated in major World War II battles including Central Europe, the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and the Battle of the Bulge, flying in a Martin B-26 Marauder bomber
  • Awarded 4 Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, an Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, European African-Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Ribbon, 2 Overseas Bars, and a Victory Ribbon
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Kitchen as an expression of esteem and respect

Legislative Description

RECOGNIZE - LOVELACE KITCHEN

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

12/2/2014

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