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PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHARLES ``SANDY'' WENTZELL
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HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 7, 2022
Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, last week, I had the pleasure of attending Charles ``Sandy'' Wentzell's 100th birthday celebration.
Sandy is the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 253's oldest surviving World War II and Korean war veteran. In the Army Air Corps, he served as a technical sergeant and flew 34 missions over Berlin in a B-17 Superfortress during World War II. Then, Sandy joined the newly formed U.S. Air Force as a ground air controller with South Korean forces. During this time, he was captured and taken prisoner. However, Sandy bravely escaped captivity in the middle of the night during freezing cold temperatures. It is truly remarkable that he was able to flee, and it was such an honor to be able to meet him.
Sandy should be so proud of his bravery and successful escape, and I want to thank him for his heroic service to our country. God Bless Sandy, and God Bless our United States of America.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(2)
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