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Herschel W. "Woody" Williams, Winner of the Last Medal of Honor from World War II,on Sunday in honor of Rotunda of the US Capitol Announced by the leader of the parliament.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosiand Senate leader Chuck Schumer praise Williams, a former warrant officer of the Marine Corps, at a later date in Congress. , After they consulted with their family.
File-Woody Williams, 94, Only alive Marines are awarded the Honorary Medal in World War II before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. .. (AP Photo / Tony Gutierrez, File)
"Woody Williams embodies America's best: duty, honor, courageous life I'll send it, "said Nancy Pelosi in a speaker statement.
"His fearless courage throughout the Iwo Jima and Pacific War empowered America's victory over fascism in World War II, a very deserving honor for him. I have awarded the medal, "she added.
Woody Williams, America's Last World War II Honorary Medal, Died
"Woody is in the Capitol Dome When honoring below, Congress pays homage to this legendary hero, and pays homage to all the patriots who fought for our country in World War II. I would like to thank him for his service of doing so, "she added.
Schumaer similarly called Williams "the American hero who embodied the best and best generations of our country."
Herschel W. "Woody" Williams survives last Winner of the Medal of Honor from World War II. (Josh Brasted / Getty Images)
"This is someone who has made as influential contributions as Woody and everyone else. It's just a small tribute to the brave soldiers who fought tyranny and defended our country in World War II, "added the Senator. "Whether it's a courageous act of combat or his tireless defense against all veterans and their families, Woody is proud of our entire country, especially his fellow West Virginia citizens. I thought. "
Williams died Wednesday at the age of 98. He was a legend in his hometown of West Virginia for several hours of raging at the Battle of Iwo Jima. As a young Marine, Williams eliminated the position of a series of Japanese machine guns ahead of his troops in February 1945. Williams faced a fire of firearms, fought for four hours, and repeatedly returned to prepare for dismantling costs and obtain a flamethrower.
The last surviving World War II medal, awarded the Medal of Honor at the hospital, the family asks for prayer for his "last day"
Hershel "Woody" Williams is second He was finally awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II.
Later that year, 22-year-old Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman. The Medal of Honor is the highest national award for military courage.
Williams remained in the Marine Corps after the war, serving a total of 20 years before serving as a Veterans Service Representative for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 33 years. In 2018, the Huntington VA Medical Center was renamed in honor of him, and the Navy commissioned a mobile base seaship under his name in 2020.
Williams, Capitol – includes Rosa Parks,Rev. Billy Graham, and four US Capitol police officers.
The American flag is a half-mast before the ceremony. Fly The late Senator Harry Reed(Al Drago-Pool / Getty Images)
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Unknown soldiers of World War II and the Korean War were opened to the public in May 1958.
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