A Resolution urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to recommend awarding him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Overview
This Pennsylvania Senate Resolution urges the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to review the actions of Major Richard D. Winters during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944 and recommend that he be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Specifically, the resolution highlights Winters’ leadership during an ambush at Heteren Crossroads in Holland, where he led a successful assault against a significantly larger German force, resulting in numerous enemy casualties and preventing a larger attack on Allied headquarters. It also acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the ‘Band of Brothers’ mini-series.
Key provisions
- Urges the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters’ actions.
- Recommends awarding Major Richard D. Winters the Congressional Medal of Honor.
- Details Winters’ actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland during October 1944.
- Describes Winters’ leadership in a reconnaissance patrol and subsequent bayonet assault.
- Highlights the significant casualties inflicted on the German SS company.
- Notes the Allied casualties sustained during the engagement.
- Mentions Winters’ promotion to Captain prior to the event.
- Acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the ‘Band of Brothers’ mini-series.
Who is affected
- Major Richard D. Winters
- 101st Airborne Division
- United States Senate
- United States House of Representatives
- Families of veterans
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David Argall
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