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Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98

As a young Marine corporal, Williams went ahead of his unit during the Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean in February 1945 and eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun positions.

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Woody Williams — last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II — dies at 98

HUNTINGTON — Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, a West Virginian who was given the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima and became the last living

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Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98 | News, Sports, Jobs

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Hershel Woody Williams dies after life of service

FAIRMONT — One of West Virginia’s greatest examples of a life serving others came to an end Wednesday as Hershel “Woody” Williams died at the age of 98.

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West Virginia mourns death of Medal of Honor recipient Hershel Woody Williams

Flags across West Virginia will soon fly at half staff after the public was informed Wednesday that West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, the nation’s last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, had died.

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