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This resolution honors James Richard Hendrix, a World War II veteran from Lepanto, Arkansas, who was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States. The resolution details Hendrix's remarkable military service, noting that he was drafted into the Army in 1943 at age 18 and served in the 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion during the European campaign. On December 26, 1944, near Assenois, Belgium, when he was 19 years old, Hendrix demonstrated extraordinary bravery by rescuing wounded soldiers under intense enemy fire, including silencing hostile machine guns and saving a trapped soldier from a burning half-track. His heroic actions were recognized by President Harry S. Truman, who awarded him the Medal of Honor in August 1945. After World War II, Hendrix continued his military service by joining the paratroopers and serving in the Korean War, ultimately retiring in 1965 as a master sergeant. The resolution commemorates Hendrix's significant contributions to the war effort and his exemplary courage, highlighting how his actions brought honor to himself, his family, and the state of Arkansas.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1110&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R