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Jose Luis Correa: “I rise today to honor a World War II veteran, Korean war veteran, and my neighbor, Howard Koch. This year, Howard turned…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2025
I rise today to honor a World War II veteran, Korean war veteran, and my neighbor, Howard Koch. This year, Howard turned 100 years old. I wish a happy birthday to Howard. Howard grew up in Oakland, California, and spent his childhood traveling in the Sierra Nevada mountains to ski and to learn survival skills. They were skills that he would later use in World War II. He joined the Army's 10th Mountain Division and climbed Riva Ridge, where he attacked German troops hidden deep within Italy's mountains. He was promoted to first lieutenant at just 20 years old. After World War II, he returned home to California and earned his degree at UC Berkeley. Howard Koch is a member of the Greatest Generation.
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Jose Luis Correa
Democratic · California
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Honoring World War II and Korean War veteran Howard Koch on his 100th birthday.

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