Rerun: Hershel "Woody" Williams

Earlier this week, Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Learn more about Williams here:

• "75 years ago, a farm boy became a Medal of Honor hero with a flamethrower at Iwo Jima", Task & Purpose
• "Battle of Iwo Jima's Last Living Medal of Honor Recipient Still Working for Military Families", Military.com
• Williams' bio, Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation
• Medal of Honor citation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society

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