RECOGNIZING FIRST LIEUTENANT PETER HAMLIN, U.S. ARMY

On 2025-04-07, Representative Angie Craig (D-MN-2) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING FIRST LIEUTENANT PETER HAMLIN, U.S. ARMY" in the House.

RECOGNIZING FIRST LIEUTENANT PETER HAMLIN, U.S. ARMY

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING FIRST LIEUTENANT PETER HAMLIN, U.S. ARMY ______ HON. ANGIE CRAIG of minnesota in the house of representatives Monday, April 7, 2025 Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peter Hamlin, a constituent and Vietnam War veteran living in Farmington, Minnesota. Peter was born in Boston in 1941, attended college at the University of Cincinnati and received a master's degree from George Washington University before enlisting in the United States Army in 1966. After enlisting, he completed Officer Cadet School, Army Airborne School, and Army Ranger School before deploying to Vietnam in 1969, where he would serve as a member of the 20th Infantry Regiment and platoon leader for the 75th Ranger Regiment, acting as a go-between for teams in the field and artillery and air support units in the sky. When he was later transferred to the 173rd Airborne, he served as a liaison officer, bringing aid and support to local villages. He received several medals recognizing his courageous service over four campaigns in Vietnam, including the Bronze Star, the Army Air Medal, and the Army Valorous Unit Award. He is most proud, however, of his Combat Infantry Badge, which he received for his bravery in ground combat as an infantryman in Vietnam. After his military career ended, Peter returned to Iowa, where he worked for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for more than three decades, including many years as Director of Air Quality. Today, he lives in Farmington with his wife Judy, his sons Brian, Jacob and Kevin, and his seven grandchildren. Peter dedicated both his military and civilian careers to serving and protecting his fellow Americans. I am honored to have this opportunity to recognize and thank him for his many years of distinguished service. ____________________