[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 57 (Friday, March 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING WALLACE YAU KEE CHANG

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                            HON. DAN BISHOP

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 26, 2021

  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor 
Corporal Wallace Yau Kee Chang, one of the very few remaining Chinese-
American veterans of World War II. In recognition of their service, 
these veterans were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal 
in 2018--this body's highest honor. For his actions in Europe, Corporal 
Chang was also awarded the Bronze Star.
  Just four days after Pearl Harbor, Corporal Chang started his 
military career as a Hawaii Territory Guard. In March 1945, he joined 
Army Company C in the 39th Regiment. While stationed in France and 
Germany, he took part in the central German campaign which led to the 
downfall of Hitler and the Nazi regime. After the war, he was appointed 
leader of the 39th Regimental band stationed in Rosenheim, Germany.
  Corporal Chang is 98 years old and is a resident of Lumberton, North 
Carolina. I am very pleased to honor this great patriot and hope to 
call him a constituent for many more years to come. I thank Corporal 
Chang for his service to our country and to our community.

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