Editorial photo #8541506 Human Interest

Wreath-laying at WWII Memorial by family of last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) takes a photo with two military veterans at the World War II Memorial prior to a wreath-laying ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, Retired, the last surviving WWII Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Williams passed away June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. Wiliams 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: #8541506
Date taken: 14 July 2022
Location: —
Photographer: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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