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 award him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Overview
This resolution urges the United States Senate and House of Representatives to review the actions of Major Richard D. Winters during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944 and to award him the Congressional Medal of Honor. Specifically, it highlights his leadership and bravery at Heteren Crossroads in Holland, where he led a successful assault against a significantly larger German force, preventing a larger attack on Allied headquarters. The resolution acknowledges his service and the 25th anniversary of the ‘Band of Brothers’ mini-series.
Key provisions
- Urges the Senate and House to review Major Richard D. Winters’ actions.
- Requests the award of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Major Winters.
- Details the events at Heteren Crossroads in Holland, October 5, 1944.
- Describes Winters’ leadership in a bayonet assault against a large German SS company.
- States that Winters’ actions resulted in over 160 German casualties and 36 prisoners of war.
- Notes the casualties sustained by Winters’ men (one killed, 20 wounded).
- Highlights the prevention of a larger attack on Allied headquarters.
- 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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Primary sponsor
Thomas Mehaffie
Cosponsors
Jacob Banta
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