Hershel W. Williams

Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams (October 2, 1923 – June 29, 2022) was a United States Marine. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He was also the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor from that battle.

Williams died at a veteran home in Huntington, West Virginia on June 29, 2022 at the age of 98.Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, 98, passes away

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Category:1923 births
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Category:American military personnel of World War II
Category:People from Huntington, West Virginia
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