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The Last WWII-era Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel "Woody" Williams, has died at 98.
His citation:
Last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel βWoodyβ Williams, dies at 98
Medal of Honor Recipient and World War II Veteran Hershel βWoodyβ Williams, 98, died on Wednesday.
thehill.com
His citation:
Hershel "Woody" Williams - National Medal of Honor Museum
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as demolition sergeant serving with the 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 23 February 1945. Quick to volunteer his services...
mohmuseum.org
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