Editorial photo #8541652 Human Interest

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

Tracie Ross (right), youngest daughter of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, Retired, the last surviving WWII Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, is escorted to her seat after laying a wreath next to the wall of stars at the World War II Memorial in his honor. 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: #8541652
Date taken: 14 July 2022
Location: —
Photographer: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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