[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
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HONORING 82ND AIRBORNE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE CAPTAIN JOHN B. SAULS FOR 
                   HIS VALOROUS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2022

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain John B. 
Sauls who was inducted into the 82nd Airborne Division's Hall of Fame 
on September 28, 2022.
  The 82nd Airborne Division's Hall of Fame began in 2018 to honor the 
division's 101 years of legendary service and its members. It honors 
veteran paratroopers who are nominated for their service within the 
division, their commitment to the division's values, their 
contributions to their chosen field outside of their division, or any 
other valorous combat actions.
  A brief look at Cpt. Sauls' career accomplishments only begins to 
adequately describe the importance of his military service. He 
commanded Company G, 401st Glider Infantry Regiment. On June 9, 1944, 
Sauls led an attack on German defensive positions which were denying 
the progress of the Allied movement west from Normandy. Without cover 
or concealment, Sauls and his company charged toward the Nazis, 
maneuvering down the 500-meter corridor directly into machine gun fire 
and artillery. After moving down the causeway, Sauls realized he only 
had a squad-sized element with him and the rest of the company was 
pinned down, wounded, or killed. Sauls made it across the corridor of 
fire and ran past the first line of German defense, shooting Nazis with 
his Thompson submachine gun. For his actions, Sauls earned the Silver 
Star. He died in 1987 at the age of 73.
  In the words of the former commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, 
Gen. Erik Kurilla, ``the All American Hall of Fame is about preserving 
our legacy and paying homage to our All American Legends.'' Cpt. Sauls' 
selfless service could not be more deserving of such recognition. I 
know I speak for all in our community and Nation in thanking Cpt. Sauls 
for his committed service and leadership in the 82nd Airborne Division 
and our nation's military more broadly.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring and congratulating 
Captain John Sauls for his induction to the 82nd Airborne Division's 
Hall of Fame.

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