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Published: November 11, 2009 05:28 am    print this story  

Memories vivid for Congressional Medal of Honor winner

By John Veasey
Times West Virginian

FAIRMONT — Woody Williams, perhaps Marion County’s greatest military hero, won the Congressional Medal of Honor with his heroic actions on the island of Iwo Jima back when he was 21 years old.

That was a long time ago, as he says.

Woody is now 86. His wife Ruby passed away two years ago. But he admits he has been very, very blessed.

He is still fighting for veterans affairs and appearing around the state and country on their behalf.

He has some strong ideas on some subjects, and he discusses them in this Veterans Day story.

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West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant speaks with Hershel “Woody” Williams at the rededication ceremony for the Veterans Memorial Tuesday in Charleston. Williams was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Williams will be in Fairmont Thursday morning for the “Take a Veteran to School” program at East Fairmont High School. Tennant is from Fairview. AP PHOTO/Associated Press (Click for larger image)



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