[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 151 (Monday, October 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1584]
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    IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR DONALD R. 
                                WINGROVE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2013

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of United 
States Army Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Donald R. Wingrove and 
commemorate his valiant service to our great nation.
   CSM Wingrove was born on November 12, 1936, and enlisted in the 
United States Army two short months after turning eighteen. After basic 
training, CSM Wingrove quickly rose up the ranks, training and serving 
from Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Thailand. In November of 1970, CSM 
Wingrove heroically put himself in harm's way and displayed immense 
dedication to this nation in a clandestine mission to rescue American 
prisoners of war in North Vietnam.
   CSM Wingrove was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the third highest 
military decoration for valor, for his extraordinary heroism and 
devotion to duty in the face of enemy forces.
   I applaud CSM Wingrove's bravery and service, and I thank him for 
his heroic and selfless actions. We are fortunate to have brave men and 
women like CSM Wingrove who stand committed to defending our great 
nation at home and abroad. His dedication and sacrifice represent the 
best our nation has to offer.
   Mr. Speaker, CSM Wingrove was one of the greatest American soldiers 
and patriots, but he was also a loving father and husband, and a 
faithful friend to many. North Carolina is no stranger to heroes like 
CSM Wingrove. Our state boasts some of the finest warfighters the 
nation has ever seen. We are forever indebted to him and other American 
soldiers who dedicate their lives to defend our freedom, secure our 
homeland, and protect our democracy.

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