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HONORING THE HEROIC LIFE AND SERVICE OF HAROLD McAFEE
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HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK
of new york
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic life and service of World War II veteran and United States Army Sergeant Harold McAfee.
Harold McAfee was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 9th, 1923. Harold was a star hockey player in high school and was offered a scholarship to Fordham University. Instead, Harold enlisted in the newly formed 10th Mountain Division in 1943, where he trained in mountain combat and utilized his substantial hockey experience to learn skiing and mountaineering skills. He was deployed as a Combat Infantry Squad leader in Italy and held the line against Tito's movements on the Italy-Yugoslav border.
During World War II, Harold played an integral role in one of the 10th Mountain Division's most iconic attacks. After two other divisions had previously failed, the 10th Mountain Division was tasked with securing Mount Belvedere in Italy's North Apennines to ensure Allied forces could safely advance into northern Italy. The 10th Mountain Division valiantly overran the Germans, clearing them from the high ground and laying the groundwork for an Allied victory. In 1946, Harold was honorably discharged and was awarded a Bronze Star and two Oak Leaf Clusters.
After his time in the military, Harold dedicated more than thirty years of his life working for the United States Postal Service. In 1989, Harold and his wife Loraine relocated from Long Island to Queensbury. They spent a-large amount of their time enjoying the outdoors through hiking, skiing, camping, and golf. Harold prioritized sharing his passion for winter sports with children. For many years, he volunteered as a coach for Adirondack Youth Hockey, where he mentored hundreds of children. In addition, he was a member of several clubs in his community such as the Lions Club and the High Flyers. Harold remained active until he reached the age of 97, when his attention became fully devoted to caring for his wife who developed dementia.
On behalf of New York's 21st district, I am honored to recognize the extraordinary life of Harold McAfee. It is my hope that his active spirit and community service will be carried on by those who knew and loved him.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 140(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 140(2)
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