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MS HR98
Resolution
Status
3/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Smith
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AI Summary
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Recognizes Mr. Bradford C. Freeman's service in Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
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Commends Freeman's participation in major campaigns including D-Day (June 6, 1944), Operation Market Garden (September 17, 1944), the Battle of Bastogne (December 17-26, 1944), and operations in Hagenau and Germany through V-E Day in May 1945.
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Notes Freeman earned numerous military decorations including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, French and Belgian Croix De Guerre medals, and multiple campaign medals.
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Documents that Easy Company suffered 48 killed and over 100 wounded out of 140 initial members, with Freeman among the survivors who received the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation awarded by General Eisenhower.
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Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Mr. Freeman and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Mr. Bradford C. Freeman; commend gallantry and bravery as member of Easy Company, 506th 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/28/2017