[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 195 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERAN HEINZ G. BACHMAN

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 5, 2021

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. 
Heinz G. Bachman, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who hails from my 
hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Bachman was stationed at Hickam 
Field, Hawaii during Pearl Harbor. Throughout his life Mr. Bachman 
exemplified the best of us and I am proud to recognize him on this 
Veterans Day.
  Mr. Heinz Bachman was born on October 22, 1921 in Mulhausen, Germany. 
Shortly thereafter, his family immigrated to the United States, landing 
on Ellis Island in 1924. By 1934 his family fully emigrated and became 
U.S. citizens. With the rise of the Axis powers and seeing conflicts 
across the globe, Mr. Bachman's father encouraged him to enter the 
armed forces. By 1939, Mr. Bachman joined the United States military 
beginning at Fort Dix, New Jersey. During his time in service, Mr. 
Bachman worked as a translator serving in the Army Air Corps, reaching 
the rank of Staff Sergeant.
  In 1941, Mr. Bachman was stationed at Hickman Air Force Base when the 
Imperial Japanese Forces bombarded Pearl Harbor and surrounding 
military installations throughout Hawaii. Mr. Bachman was fortunate to 
be away from the main building on detached service where bombardments 
hit the buildings center. Upon completion of service in 1945, Mr. 
Bachman went on to interview German civilians for the U.S. Strategic 
Bombing Survey. Mr. Bachman married the love of his life, Mrs. Virginia 
Bachman and raised a family together.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Mr. Heinz Bachman for 
service and commitment to our great country. I thank Mr. Bachman for 
everything he has done for our community and country. It is my hope 
that he will continue to share his story. Happy Veterans Day.

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