Hershel W. Williams
U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1923-2022) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 98
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.
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About this person
Williams was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2022 · aged 98
