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Wreath-laying at WWII Memorial by family of last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient
Congressional Medal of Honor recipients attend a wreath-laying ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, Retired, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, at teh World War II Memorial. WIlliams passed away June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. He earned the Medal of Honor during the Battle of Iwo Jima and served in the Marine Corps before a career at the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #8541676 |
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| Photographer | Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
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