WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday honored U.S. Army Rangers who served in World War II.
A Congressional Gold Medal ceremony was scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. at the U.S. Capitol.
“This band of brothers is so deserving, and frankly this day is long overdue. They formed the spearhead of American special operations in the second World War. Today we express our most profound gratitude for their courage and contributions with the highest honor that this body can bestow. And that is the Congressional Gold Medal,” Johnson said.
World War II Ranger, Pfc. John Wardell was among those who received the medal.
“It’s an honor to be here today to accept the Congressional gold medal and to stand along my fellow WWII Rangers. I’m John Wardell and I served with E Company second ranger battalion. We trained hard, worked with determination and took on missions others thought were impossible,” Wardell said.