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HONORING DONALD C. HARDY
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HON. ANDY BARR
of kentucky
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 8, 2021
Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a great American, Col.
(Ret.) Donald C. Hardy. Mr. Hardy lives in Irvine, Kentucky, and is 94 years of age.
Mr. Hardy comes from a family of service. His uncle, Henry Thomas Hardy Jr., was born in 1921 and served in the Quartermaster Corps during WWII. Hardy's brother, Pvt. Gordon L. Hardy, served in the United States Army, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 271st Infantry Regiment, 69th Infantry Division. At the age of 19, Private Hardy was killed in action in Germany on April 18, 1945. Donald Hardy was drafted into the United States Marine Corps. At the death of his brother, Donald was recalled from active service. Later, Donald Hardy joined the Kentucky Army National Guard and served for 38 years before retiring as a Colonel. Upon returning to civilian life, Mr. Hardy worked in Irvine for CSX Railroad. His career there spanned 44 years.
Mr. Donald C. Hardy, like other family members, is a true patriot. As a part of ``The Greatest Generation'', Mr. Hardy and all those who served protected for future generations the freedoms that we as a Nation hold dear. For Mr. Hardy's patriotic service to our nation, he is to be commended and appreciated. It is my honor to recognize Col.
(Ret.) Donald C. Hardy before the United States Congress.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 178
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