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IN RECOGNITION OF LLOYD ELLEFSON'S 100TH BIRTHDAY
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HON. MIKE GALLAGHER
of wisconsin
in the house of representatives
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor World War II veteran Lloyd Ellefson as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
Mr. Ellefson grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin on his family's farm. In 1942, his 21st birthday, Lloyd registered for the draft and joined the U.S. Army. Lloyd was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, where he trained as an auto mechanic with the 93rd Armored Field Artillery.
Lloyd served under General George Patton in both France and Italy during WWII. He was first stationed in Naples, Italy where he remembers being ``boomed'' by the German Air Force. Lloyd's service then brought him to the shores of Southern France where he recalls seeing all the ships waiting in the calm waters of the Bay before the fighting began. Lloyd was the only mechanic sent to the D-Day invasion, and he and his battalion received a Bronze Arrowhead for their service and bravery in the invasion.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and soldier, Lloyd is a tribute to the ``Greatest Generation'' and a grateful nation and state thank him for his service.
Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in applauding Lloyd Ellefson for his service in WWII and wishing him a happy and healthy 100th birthday.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 21(1), Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 21(2)
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