[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E954]
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                  HONORING THE SEXTON FAMILY'S SERVICE

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2009

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I wish to take this 
opportunity to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of the 
Sexton family. Thirteen Sextons have served bravely in our Armed Forces 
since World War II--several having served on the front lines in both 
the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres. This tradition of service and 
dedication to the United States of America has earned them due 
recognition and appreciation. I submit their names here for the Record:
  Hugo ``Doc'' Sexton--served with U.S. Navy--WWII Veteran (1908-1982);
  James Edward ``Tad'' Sexton--served with U.S. Army (1911-1945);
  Harbon ``Whitey'' Sexton--served with the 30th Infantry Division; 
killed in action in France (1915-1944);
  Joseph Howard ``Tut'' Sexton--served with 1st Infantry Division--WWII 
Veteran (1918-1983);
  Jeff Jackson ``Jodie'' Sexton--served with 90th Infantry Division--
WWII Veteran (1920-2003);
  Willard ``Pistol'' Sexton--served with 1106th Combat Engineers--WWII 
Veteran (1922-2009);
  Elurd Preston ``Pete'' Sexton--served with U.S. Navy--WWII Veteran;
  John Daniel Sexton--U.S. Air Force Veteran (1930- 2008);
  Jim Sherman Sexton--retired from the U.S. Air Force;
  Ernest Norman ``Snag'' Sexton--retired from the U.S. Air Force;
  Robert Charles ``Bobo'' Sexton--retired from the U.S. Army (1937-
1991);
  Luther Madison ``Luke'' Sexton--retired from the U.S. Air Force;
  Jonah Clark ``Buster'' Sexton--retired from the U.S. Air Force.
  Hugo served in the Pacific Theatre. James entered the Army but was 
medically discharged shortly after he began service. Harbon, Joseph, 
Jeff, and Willard all landed in France as part of the American forces 
fighting in the Atlantic Theatre. Harbon was killed in action near 
Isigny, France, while the others fought throughout Europe until the end 
of the war. Joseph also landed with the 1st Infantry division in North 
Africa.
  Pete was stationed in the Pacific after joining the Navy prior to the 
end of the war. John was on active duty just prior to the Korean War. 
The remaining Sextons, Jim, Ernest, Robert, Luther, and Jonah all spent 
more then 20 years each on active duty before retiring from their 
respective branches. At three different times between 1942 and 1968, 
there were five Sexton brothers wearing the Uniform of the United 
States Armed Forces at the same time.

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