[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 126 (Thursday, July 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
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                       JULY VETERAN OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2020

  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the First 
District of Oklahoma's July Veteran of the Month, Major Ralph Wilson.
  A pilot in the United States Air Force, Major Ralph Wilson honorably 
served our nation for twenty years. Upon returning home from service, 
Ralph continued to serve at the Tinker Air Force Base for twenty years.
  Major Ralph Wilson served in both World War II and the Korean War. He 
flew sixty-nine missions in World War II and fifty in the Korean War. 
Major Wilson flew unarmed reconnaissance missions in Korea. He is the 
recipient of numerous awards and is a decorated airman. When asked 
about his service by the Tulsa World, he explained, ``I never 
considered myself a hero, I just did my part.'' Major Ralph Wilson 
served his country selflessly, and he now carries himself with dignity 
and humility in his community. He is certainly part of the ``Greatest 
Generation.''
  In addition to working at the Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, 
Wilson developed a hobby of woodworking and volunteered with local 
schools helping children build projects. He answered the call to defend 
freedom across the globe and sacrificed whatever was necessary in the 
name of that noble cause. It is my honor to recognize Major Ralph 
Wilson as the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma's July Veteran of 
the Month.

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