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Legislative resolution would recognize Oregon civilians who served, died on Wake Island in World War II
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 23, presented March 6, 2025, would recognize 134 Oregonians who served as civilian contractors on Wake Island during World War II and the 31 civilians who died as a result of capture, execution or in POW camps. Supporters urged the Legislature to honor the civilians and to work with the Oregon State Capitol Foundation
Representative Rick Lewis introduced House Concurrent Resolution 23 on March 6, 2025, asking the Legislative Assembly to recognize and honor Oregon civilians who served on Wake Island during World War II and to thank researchers who documented their service.
Lewis read elements of the resolution describing the December 7, 1941, attack on Wake Island, the 16-day siege, and the capture of American civilians and military personnel. The resolution cites that 134 Oregonians served among the civilian contractors on Wake Island and that 31 Oregon civilians died as a result of combat,…
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