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Hershel W. Williams

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U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1923-2022)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1923 to 2022 · aged 98
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Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams was a United States Marine Corps Reserve warrant officer and United States Department of Veterans Affairs veterans service representative who received the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for valor, for heroism above and beyond the call of duty during the...

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Harry Truman congratulates Hershel Williams on being awarded the Medal of Honor, October 5, 1945Harry Truman congratulates Hershel Williams on being awarded the Medal of Honor, October 5, 1945Williams in February 2018Williams in February 2018Williams in March 2020Williams in March 2020

Awards 2

Medal of Honor
Purple Heart

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Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams was a United States Marine Corps Reserve warrant officer and United States Department of Veterans Affairs veterans service representative who received the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for valor, for heroism above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Williams was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2022 · aged 98
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10 languages

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