[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 169 (Tuesday, November 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           ALBERT M. WOOLLEY

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Albert M. Woolley.
  Staff Sergeant Albert M. Woolley was born on February 13, 1925, in 
Victoria, Texas. On November 17, 1942, at the age of 17, with his 
parent's consent, and alongside his cousins and friends, he enlisted to 
serve in World War II.
  After completing the training for his military occupation specialty, 
motor vehicle maintenance, Albert was assigned to the 9th Army Air 
Corps and sent to England. At the age of 19, Albert took part in the 
heroic Invasion of Normandy, partaking in the 2nd wave and landing on 
Utah Beach. Albert recalls almost drowning when having to stand on the 
back of the landing craft and jumping into the tremendous waves with 60 
pounds of equipment on his back. Sinking instantly, he was grabbed by 
another soldier, fortunately very tall, who pulled him up to the 
surface. Together, they swam to the shore where they were soon 
separated, never to see each other again. Advancing up Normandy Beach, 
Albert and his fellow soldiers victoriously combated a barrage of 
German machine gun and sniper fire strafing the shoreline.
  Following the infamous D-Day landing, Albert served in the French 
Campaign supporting Allied Forces until being honorably discharged on 
November 10, 1945. After five years on American soil, Albert was 
recalled in 1950 to active service, in support of the Korean Conflict, 
remaining oversees until the Armistice. After returning home, he 
continued his service and received orders to Westhampton, New York in 
1964, only to soon again be in the Pacific. In 1967, Albert was given 
orders to Danang, Vietnam, fighting in and surviving the TET Offensive 
of 1968.
  In October 1977, Staff Sergeant Albert M. Woolley retired after 30 
years of service. During this time, he received amongst numerous other 
decorations; two Air Force Longevity Service Awards, four Good Conduct 
Medals, and the Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service and French Campaign 
ribbons.
  Albert M. Woolley, who has been married to his wife Victoria for 68 
years, is the proud father of five children. Their family has now grown 
to include 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Albert has 
served both his country and family well through his hard work and great 
sacrifice.

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