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HONORING 102 YEAR-OLD WWII VET GEORGE BUHLER
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HON. JIM BANKS
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. George Buhler of Berne, Indiana.
Our Nation owes George a tremendous debt of gratitude for his dedicated service to our country in the United States Army during World War II. Serving in a military police unit in the European Theatre, his sacrifices were critical to the defense of our homeland and to the security and prosperity for millions of people.
As a sergeant in the 8th Infantry Division, George landed in Normandy, France, just days after the initial Allied invasion in June 1944. In July, George's platoon moved forward into Germany. There, he encountered General George S. Patton who ordered George to help procure the equipment and maps necessary for American troops to advance over the Siegfried Line. The Allied advance into Germany continued into autumn and winter, during which George's unit fought in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. In 1945, George returned to France, wherein he saw the end of the war in Europe.
George returned to civilian life and, like most in the Greatest Generation, was modest in recalling his service in the years thenceforth. That's why I'm proud to honor George, the oldest veteran in Adams County, by entering into the Congressional Record these regards. George, on behalf of Congress, let me say: we hope your heart is filled with joy in knowing you have experienced our country's greatest blessings, including the affection of family, friends, and a grateful nation, over a long and well-lived life.
George's legacy of service is a proud part of the American story. This is a testament to his commitment to our people, and the ideals, to which we strive.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 131
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