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“RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF GERALD THOMAS KIDD” mentioning Mark Kelly was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E417 on April 19.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF GERALD THOMAS KIDD
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 19, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Mr. Gerald Kidd who passed away on February 20 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. I join his family and loved ones in mourning his loss.
Mr. Kidd grew up in Pontotoc County, graduating from Hurricane High School. In 1944 he married Mildred Dowdy. In that same year he entered service as a private in the United States Army and was assigned to the European Theatre during WWII. He was a rifleman in the 2nd platoon of Company B 318th Infantry. Shortly before Christmas of 1944, he was taken prisioner by German soldiers. He was released in April of 1945 and was awarded the purple heart.
Gerald returned to Pontotoc and his wife, Mildred where they had two children. He soon began a career in home building that started in Memphis but quickly moved he and his family around the country. The pair retired to the Alabama Gulf Coast before finally returning to Pontotoc.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 77 years, Mildred; children Sandy and Gary; two grandchildren and several great-
grandchildren.
I am grateful for the service of men like Mr. Kidd who dedicated their life to family, faith, and country.
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