[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1445]
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                      WENDELL ``SKIP'' BROWNFIELD

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2019

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize 
Wendell ``Skip'' Brownfield for his heroic service in the United States 
Army during the Vietnam War.
  On February 5, 1970, Skip and nine others set out to a location where 
increased enemy activity had been noticed. In route, Skip's unit 
triggered a booby trap, detonating a large explosive. The explosion was 
followed by heavy enemy fire.
  During the attack, two members of Skip's unit were injured. Despite 
the enemy fire, Skip and a fellow soldier got the two injured men to an 
opening so that a helicopter could rescue them.
  Skip Brownfield's heroism that night was not the only time he served 
meritoriously in battle during the Vietnam War. For actions he took in 
previous engagements with enemy forces, Skip was awarded a Bronze Star 
with ``V'' device and Air Medal with ``V'' Device, among other 
decorations.
  Madam Speaker, I wish to send my most sincere gratitude to Mr. 
Brownfield for his service to our nation. Skip is a hero to us all.

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