Bob Dole: “it is with deep sorrow I note the passing of Vice Adm. John Bulkeley. Friday morning a memorial service was held at…”

“it is with deep sorrow I note the passing of Vice Adm. John Bulkeley. Friday morning a memorial service was held at Memorial Chapel at Fort Myer to honor Admiral Bulkeley, and I think it only appropriate that the Senate takes a few minutes to honor this true American hero. Admiral Bulkeley had a long and distinguished military career. However, he is best remembered for his service during World War II. In August 1941, then-Lieutenant Bulkeley assumed command of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3, which participated in one of the most spectacular events of the Philippine campaign. Lieutenant Bulkeley helped break through Japanese lines to transport Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his staff from Corregidor and Bataan to Mindanao. From there MacArthur flew to Australia, where he assumed command of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. Shortly thereafter, Lieutenant Bulkeley returned to Negros Island and located and transported the President and Vice President of the Philippine Islands through the Japanese lines to Mindanao to be flown to Australia. For his service in defense of the Philippines, Admiral Bulkeley was awarded the Medal of Honor.”