[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 18, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1352]
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              IN HONOR OF LESLIE MATHENEY AND WALTER SUMM

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                             HON. DOUG OSE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2001

  Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two constituents of mine, 
Mr. Leslie Matheney for his involvement and sacrifice in WWII and in 
Korea, and the late Walter Summ for his involvement and sacrifice in 
WWII.
  Mr. Matheney twice served our nation in the U.S. Marine Corps; first 
in World War II, from January 27, 1942, through February 1, 1946, where 
Mr. Matheney spent the majority of his service in the Asiatic Pacific 
Area. He also served aboard the U.S.S. Vella Gulf (CVE 111). He re-
enlisted on January 24, 1948, to serve in Korea. It was during Mr. 
Matheney's service in Korea that he earned the Purple Heart. Mr. 
Matheney was honorably discharged on October 1, 1952.
  Mr. Summ served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Luetze during 
World War II. Mr. Summ was injured in a battle near Okinawa, Japan on 
April 6, 1945. The U.S.S. Luetze, along with Mr. Summ helped in the 
invasion of Iwo Jima, the reclaiming of the Philippines, and the 
ultimate defeat of the Japanese navy. Mr. Summ passed away over 30 
years ago without having received his Purple Heart and the public 
recognition he deserves.
  I am pleased to report that on July 21, 2001, Mr. Matheney and Mr. 
Summ's son, Wally, will be presented their Purple Hearts during a 
public ceremony at the All Wars Memorial in West Sacramento, 
California. It is with great honor that I take part in this ceremony, 
and share their stories with you. They are truly America's heroes.

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