Filed House Resolution 0118

Introduced Version

HOUSE

RESOLUTION No. ___

Introduced by: Cochran

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A RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Robert Thomas Edlin.

Whereas, Robert Thomas Edlin was born in New Albany, Indiana, in 1922;

Whereas, Robert Thomas Edlin enlisted in the Indiana National Guard and later served with the Army Rangers;

Whereas, On June 6, 1944, Robert Thomas Edlin was the first soldier from A company, U. S. Army Ranger Battalion, to set foot on a landing craft to depart for Normandy and the D-Day battle;

Whereas, Robert Thomas Edlin was injured in both legs

while helping secure the beachhead at Omaha Beach and Pont-du-Hoc;

Whereas, On September 10, 1944, Robert Thomas Edlin brought about the surrender of 800 German soldiers and the capture of a German fort on the Le Conquet Peninsula in France by holding a grenade against the German commandant's side and demanding his surrender, for which Lt. Edlin was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism;

Whereas, In recognition of his actions under fire, Lt. Robert Thomas Edlin was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1995; and

Whereas, The citizens of the state of Indiana applaud Robert Thomas Edlin for his bravery and for the sacrifices he made for his country: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives wishes to thank Lt. Robert Thomas Edlin for his bravery under fire in the protection of his country.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Robert Thomas Edlin and his family.