Which First World War survivor was commemorated in a speech given by the 46th vice president in 2005?
Dick Cheney Richard Bruce Cheney ( ; born January 30, 1941) is an American politician and businessman who was the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
Robert Thomas Edlin Robert Thomas Edlin (May 6, 1922 – April 1, 2005) was a highly decorated United States Army Ranger officer during World War II. In 2005, he was awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously by the Texas Legislature. Texas House Concurrent Resolution No 112 conferring the honor was adopted by both the House and Senate and approved by Governor Rick Perry in March 2005.