April 8, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 60 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE SERVICE OF MAJOR ALLEN SANDERSON, JR.

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                           HON. LARRY BUCSHON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 8, 2019

  Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the service of Major 
Allen Sanderson Jr., and to thank him for his dedication to educating 
young Hoosiers and ensuring the preservation of the history of the 
United States of America.
  Born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 17, 1922, Allen Sanderson 
enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps as a Lieutenant in 1942. 
Over the course of his service in World War II, Major Sanderson took 
part in more than 118 flight missions in his P-47 Thunderbolt ``Lady 
Jane'' as a member of the 64th Fighter Squadron, including two missions 
over the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in 1944. After being honorably 
discharged after the war, Major Sanderson pursued a career in finance 
as a credit manager.
  However, Major Sanderson's service to his community did not stop when 
he left the military. After moving to Evansville, IN, Allen began 
volunteering with the Evansville Wartime Museum, eventually becoming a 
board member of the museum and serving as its World War II veteran 
liaison.
  In this capacity, Allen has passed on his stories and experiences 
from the war to thousands of students who visited the museum, or whose 
classes he visited from across Southwestern Indiana over the last seven 
years. Mr. Sanderson's firsthand experiences allow him to bring the 
events and history of WWII to life in a way that a textbook never 
could, and is an invaluable asset to the Evansville community. Even 
today at the age of 96, Major Sanderson continues his efforts, 
educating young Hoosiers and telling his incredible story.
  I join Major Sanderson's friends, family, and community in thanking 
him for his service and sacrifice to our country, and for his continued 
dedication to preserving our history and educating young Hoosiers.

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