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Woody Williams

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Oct 02, 1923

Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams born in Fairmont

May, 1943

Woody Williams enlisted in the Marine Corps

Feb 23, 1945

Woody Williams neutralized seven concrete pillboxes on Iwo Jima, which earned him the Medal of Honor

Mar 06, 1945

Woody Williams suffered a shrapnel wound on Iwo Jima, which earned him a Purple Heart

Oct 05, 1945

Woody Williams awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Truman in a ceremony at the White House.

Oct, 1945

Woody Williams married Ruby Meredith

Nov, 1945

Woody Williams discharged from the Marine Corps

1969

Woody Williams retired from Marine Corps Reserve

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