[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 113 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1200-E1201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING MAJOR ROBERT S. SWENSON, USAFR, RETIRED

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Major 
Robert S. Swenson, USAFR, Retired, for being honored with the Bronze 
Star Medal in recognition of his actions during World War II. Following 
the recovery of lost records recommending this honor, the Bronze Star 
was presented to Major Swenson in July 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-
McChord.
  In 1945, as a glider pilot in the 435th Troop Carrier Group, 75th 
Squadron, Major Swenson

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and his fellow airmen distinguished themselves when enemy infantry 
mounted a counter attack. The 435th Troop Carrier Group fought and 
repelled the attack of approximately 200 enemy soldiers, a tank, a 
self-propelled artillery, and two 20mm flak guns.
  After the battle, a request was made by Major Charles O. Gordon that 
all members of the 435th Troop Carrier Group be given due recognition. 
However, at the end of the war, the order was lost and went 
unfulfilled. It was not until July 2013, at the Trigger Time Forum at 
Joint Base Lewis--McChord, that Major Swenson, now living in Washington 
State, was awarded the Bronze Star.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Major Robert S. 
Swenson, USAFR, Retired, for his inspiring bravery and dedication to 
serving his country.

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