[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 41 (Thursday, March 9, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E303-E304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF WENDELL YOUNG'S SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2017

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Wendell Young 
for his service as a noncommissioned officer in the United States Army 
during World War II. Mr. Young fought across Europe as part of the 2nd 
Cavahy Regiment's reconnaissance squadron, earning a host of awards and 
commendations including two Silver Stars.
  A native of Rutherford County, North Carolina, Mr. Young was drafted 
into the Army in 1943. A year later he was deployed to the European 
Theatre where he served under the legendary General Patton. As the war 
raged on, Mr. Young saw action throughout France, Germany, Belgium, and 
Czechoslovakia. He played a part in the Allied victory at the Battle of 
the Bulge and led an effort to liberate a prisoner of war camp that was 
housing a large number of both American and Russian troops. During this 
mission, he earned both of his Silver Stars by exemplifying tremendous 
personal courage and selflessness to accomplish his objective. In the 
citation for one of those awards, he was acknowledged for his daring 
and heroism as an outstanding noncommissioned officer. Furthermore, he 
was presented the Russian Medal of Courage, making him one of the only 
Americans to ever receive this honor.

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  Following the war, Mr. Young returned to North Carolina where he 
started a family and began a career at the N.C. Cooperative Extension. 
After 31 years with the Cooperative Extension, he retired and now works 
part-time for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Mr. Young is a living 
example of the American spirit, a man who answered the call of our 
nation in its time of need. As one of the dwindling number of WWII 
veterans, his story is one that needs to be cherished and shared so 
that we may continue to learn from their example. Mr. Young personifies 
both courage and patriotism and there is no doubt that he is part of 
the Greatest Generation, It is my hope that Mr. Young will continue to 
share his story so that we will never forget the lessons of his 
sacrifice. I wish Mr. Young and his entire family well, and thank him 
for his service.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in recognizing the incredible 
legacy of Mr. Wendell Young.

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