[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING THE ODELSON FAMILY

 Mr. SIMON. The late Sam and Rose Odelson of Chicago had 13 
children, 8 of whom served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War 
II.
  Four served in Europe, three in the Pacific, and one in the States. 
Two were injured in combat, and altogether, they earned 20 battle 
stars. Oscar served in the U.S. Army in Italy. Sidney, an Army veteran 
who landed at Omaha Beach served in France and Germany. Joe was also in 
the Army, serving near the tail end of the war in southern France. 
Irving was one of the first sent overseas, serving in the South 
Pacific. Julius was 89th Airborne, Roy was in the Army Air Corps, Ben 
served with the 13th Air Force in the South Pacific for over 2 years, 
and Mike was an MP in the Philippines.
  All the eight Odelson boys returned home after the war. A few stayed 
in Chicago, the others moved out to sunny California to work in the 
insurance, furniture, or restaurant business.
  With the recent commemoration of the 50th anniversary of World War 
II, it is fitting to recognize the achievements of this family. I 
salute these brothers and their family for their selfless commitment to 
our country. Every year the Odelsons gather out West in Nevada for a 
reunion. I am sure that they, as do we, will celebrate their 
contribution.

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