[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS GARY G. WETZEL

  (Mr. WENSTRUP asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic efforts 
of Specialist Fourth Class Gary George Wetzel of the United States 
Army.
  Specialist Fourth Class Wetzel served in the 173rd Assault Helicopter 
Company and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extreme heroism in 
action in Vietnam on January 8, 1968.
  While going to the aid of his aircraft commander, Specialist Fourth 
Class Wetzel became critically wounded. Although his left arm was 
severed, Specialist Fourth Class Wetzel held his position and engaged 
the enemy. After eliminating three, he refused treatment and attempted 
to assist his aircraft commander. Due to the severity of his wounds, 
Specialist Fourth Class Wetzel lost consciousness. Once he regained 
consciousness, he persisted in his efforts to drag himself to the aid 
of his fellow crewman and assisted in bringing the commander to safety.
  Because of his valiant efforts towards his fellow crewmen, I am proud 
to honor and remember the actions of Specialist Fourth Class Gary 
George Wetzel.

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