{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-resolution-to-recognize-wereth-11-and-west-virginia-soldier-from-piedmont", "SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WERETH 11 & WEST VIRGINIA SOLDIER FROM PIEDMONT", "2017-10-19", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 19, 2017\n\t\t\t SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WERETH 11 & WEST VIRGINIA SOLDIER FROM PIEDMONT \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C. \u2013 This week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution authored by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) recognizing the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium during the Battle of tahe Bulge in December 1944. Piedmont native, James \u2018Aubrey\u2019 Stewart, was a member of the \u201cWereth 11.\u201d\r\n\u201cThese soldiers were tortured by Nazi troops, yet they stood brave in the face of evil.\u00a0 They made the ultimate sacrifice and this recognition is long overdue,\u201d Senator Manchin said. \u201cI am proud that James \u2018Aubrey\u2019 Stewart is a West Virginian and honored that we can now ensure his legacy and the legacy of the entire unit are never forgotten.\u00a0 There\u2019s a road in Piedmont that is named in honor of Technical Sergeant Aubrey Stewart, and now his service and sacrifice are finally receiving the national attention he deserves.\u00a0Aubrey\u2019s story is like so many West Virginia Veterans; he led a life of selfless service and patriotism.\u00a0Growing up in the small town of Piedmont, he was the first African American to be hired at the paper mill.\u00a0He worked at the mill for 18 years, but at the age of 36 was too old to be drafted into World War II.\u00a0So, he volunteered for the war and found himself on the front lines. His last letter home on December 7, 1944 showed more concern for his family to have a good Christmas than for his personal safety.\u00a0Aubrey\u2019s patriotism, service and bravery show a grateful nation not only what West Virginians are made of, but what it means to be a hero.\u201d\r\nIn 2013, Mr. Kip Price, who was raised in Piedmont and a friend of Aubrey Stewart\u2019s family, but is now a resident of Fairmont, took the initiative in support of a resolution to be passed by both chambers of the United States Congress in memorialization of the \u201cWereth 11.\u201d Mr. Price, a retiree from the Monongahela Power Company, has been a longtime advocate for Veteran recognition.\u00a0\r\n\u201cI talked to Senator Manchin yesterday and was so excited to learn the resolution has passed the Senate,\u201d Price said. \u201cIt\u2019s been many years for these men to get the recognition and honor they deserve. It\u2019s going to correct history. I can\u2019t thank Senator Manchin enough.\u00a0 I look forward to joining Senator Manchin and many friends in Mineral County in the coming weeks to commemorate Aubrey and this milestone.\u00a0 I would also urge anyone who wants to learn more about Aubrey and these fine men to watch the movie \u2018The Wereth 11.\u2019\u201d\r\n###\r\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-resolution-to-recognize-wereth-11-and-west-virginia-soldier-from-piedmont"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0201623663306236, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}