Loading chat...
IN SR0013
Resolution
AI Summary
-
Recognizes Glen Fleming for his bravery during World War II, specifically for his service during the Battle at Coral Sea.
-
Documents Fleming's Naval Reserves service beginning in 1939 and a combat mission on August 5, 1945, piloting a TBF Torpedo Bomber over Tokyo Bay with two gunners and two fighter escorts.
-
Notes that Fleming's aircraft was hit by enemy fire, puncturing a fuel tank, forcing him to order an evacuation mid-air; Fleming and his gunners were adrift for 5½ hours before being rescued by an allied submarine.
-
Honors Fleming's service to the United States during World War II as he approaches his 100th birthday in 2016.
-
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Glen Fleming and Marian Fleming.
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing Glen Fleming for his bravery during the Battle at Coral Sea.