‘If fear takes over, you become useless’ — Medal of Honor recipient recounts the Battle of Iwo Jima
J.D. Simkins
February 19 at 12:49 PM
Hershel “Woody†Williams’ eyes still sparkle with a country boy optimism not even memories of unimaginable horrors can dull.
Artifacts of a distinguished Marine Corps career adorn the walls and tabletops of his quaint West Virginia home. Plaques, commemorative coins, a Marine noncommissioned officer sword, and other ornamental tokens tell an unforgettable story of a fabled, yet remarkably humble life.
At 96, the Medal of Honor recipient who grew up on a farm just miles from his current residence maintains an indefatigable lifestyle that would wear down men 50 years his junior. He’ll soon be embarking on a multi-city trip to promote the Hershel “Woody†Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, an organization that provides support to Gold Star families.
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