Hershel W. Williams Military person

Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams (born October 2, 1923) is a retired United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He is also the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor from that battle.

Personal facts

Hershel W. Williams
Birth dateOctober 02, 1923
Birth place
Fairmont West Virginia

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
Battle of Iwo Jima
World War II
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military unit
21st Marine Regiment (United States)
1st Battalion 21st Marines
service start1943
service end1943

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External resources

  1. http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/sons-of-guns-flamethrower-hero.html
  2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293167-1
  3. http://www.pritzkermilitary.org/whats_on/medal-honor/medal-honor-recipient-hershel-woody-williams-interview