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WWF Mission

Our mission is to honor, recognize and serve gold star families and the legacy of their loved ones who've paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Paying Tribute To Heroes: Woody Williams’ story

Woody Williams, a 92-year-old Medal of Honor recipient, builds monuments to war families in towns across the country. But the backstory of why, and how he was recently honored by the U.S. Armed Forces is a story with a stirring twist untold until now.

Hershel "Woody" Williams, Medal of Honor, Iwo Jima

The National WWII Museum Oral History
Produced by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans

Memoirs Of WWII

WW2 Marine Hershel “Woody” Williams - the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Pacific Theater - describes the series of events that lead to him being awarded the medal.

Hershel Woody Williams on Q13 News in Seattle

Hershel Woody Williams shares war stories about his role at Iwo Jima.

Story of a Hero

This video is about the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation and the efforts in honoring Gold Star Families through the establishment of Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments.