June 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 102 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
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             HONORING THE SERVICE OF CORPORAL DAVID WOLMAN

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2019

  Mr. ZELDIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of a distinguished New Yorker and proud World War II Veteran, Corporal 
David Wolman of the 412th Air Service Group. Born in Brooklyn, New 
York, Mr. Wolman began his life of service to our nation in 1942, when 
he elected to pursue a job in air traffic operations with the U.S. 
military. He served as an Air Traffic Controller, assisting with 
operations during the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
  Corporal Wolman began his service by training across the United 
States, starting on Long Island at Camp Upton. After months of 
specialized training he was stationed on the Thorpe Abbots Airfield in 
England, where he would communicate with pilots of the 8th Army Air 
Force, 100th Bomb Group. Corporal Wohnan communicated with pilots 
before, during, and after missions, directing them during takeoff and 
landing, and getting returning planes any desperately needed emergency 
services upon landing. In addition to serving his country, Corporal 
Wolman was a servant of his faith, helping conduct Jewish services on 
Friday evenings.
  Corporal Wolman was with the 100th Bomb Group through some of their 
most difficult operations, like the October 10, 1943, mission to 
Munster, Germany. Corporal Wolman's proudest and most memorable 
experience during his time at Thorpe Abbots came on June 6, 1944--D-
Day. He worked tirelessly for three days to ensure air traffic 
operations during that crucial turning point in history went smoothly.
  Returning home, Corporal Wolman continued to pursue his passion, 
serving several years as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the 
Federal Aviation Administration. Corporal Wohnan remained a loyal 
friend, always keeping in touch with his former Lieutenant, James 
Pound. He was also a loyal husband and father, married to his wife 
Gladys for 66 years. Corporal David Wolman is a distinguished American 
hero, dedicated to his family, his faith, and his country. For his 
service to our nation, we will be forever grateful.

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