Iwo Jima MEDAL OF HONOR Recipient on Joining MARINES

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[@samueladams4218]

Man's name is Chief Warrant Officer Herschel Woodrow Williams. He was awarded the MoH at the Battle of Iwo Jima for actions "above and beyond the call of duty". He destroyed numerous Japanese pill boxes with his flame thrower. As a side note Legend Audie Murphy was only 5'-5", an inch shorter.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

That he was a flame thrower and SURVIVED is a miracle, many miracles.

[@robertkeeney3898]

Thank you for the info. Editing made it sound like he gave up and returned home.

[@SaltyCado]

I've now seen 2 world war 2 flamethrowers who survived and they by far have the most intense wSr stories I've ever heard ​@@DontLetTheOldManIn

[@ronfullerton3162]

I never pinned Dad down about his staying home on the farm. I still have his draft card, he had an agricultural deferment. He had been farming, and was an established farmer with two daughters. But he also was only 5'5" tall, and 130 pounds. His stories of running farm and having a family during the war made it sound like fighting a war.

[@noname2-190]

​@@ronfullerton3162farmers are of huge importance to the country especially during a major war

[@joshuamorris3951]

I am a native West Virginian, and this man is a legend in Huntington, WV. He and my great Uncle John Cartwright served at Iwo Jima together. John always spoke highly of him and his actions.

[@Houndini]

As lifelong WV citizen. I never had the honor of meeting Woody but talked countless people who did I worked at coal mines with countless war combat veterans mainly Vietnam war personnel even few WW-2 to Korea. I don’t think they could be any more of a citizen in WV that had so many nice things said about him as a person. He was just a down to earth very nice guy. Everybody talked about how nice of a guy he was. His military service career speaks for itself.

[@geraldparker3118]

5 foot 6 and yet this man is a giant...thank you sir

[@deremjool8043]

In a way we are all giant in some ways, maybe not in the visual, but you can be heard for miles, and if you build a legacy, it can echo for generations.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Amen ❤

[@heatherbenson1663]

Physical size has nothing to do with valor and character...thank you for your time and sacrifice. ❤🇺🇸

[@EvelynTheVixen2016]

Being small was good, they could stick in you the small vehicles. Tanks, ball gunners, etc. Aka the worst most claustrophobic jobs ever.

[@user-xy8qk9gz7g]

@@deremjool8043sure, change is needed.

[@razz32razz]

God bless you, sir, and thank you for your service, patriotism, and heroism. I'm very grateful for Americans like you.

[@jennymcgowin9140]

Heroes come in all shapes, sizes and colors!!❤🇺🇸

[@pamelag7553]

💯!!👍🇺🇸🫶

[@KenHubbard-jz1vq]

IF YOU COULD HAVE SEEN WHAT AMERICA TURNED INTO TODAY WOULD YOU STILL GO. ????? ,🤑🤑💰🗞️

[@TwoHawksHunting]

He was only 5'6", but he proved himself to be a giant among men. Semper Fidelis

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Amen ❤

[@jcuttyfoe]

I met woody and his son in law back in 2014 at an Iwo Jima reunion. Two of the nicest people I’ve ever met. My grandpa was a Higgins boat driver during iwo and Okinawa and him and woody became good friends. Both are now passed away but we will never forget what they sacrificed for us

[@janethompson2305]

❤ God bless Ur sweet Grandpa & sweet Woody🙏🤲🕊✝️😇❤

[@3dewdiymaster3]

I got to meet Woody in Jackson’s Mill WV. He’s the epitome of courage and bravery. His fellow mountaineers miss him dearly.

[@livingintongues]

Mama needed you to help with the dairy .. wow

[@RayFork-dd9fq]

RIP Herschel. WVA Proud. The Greatest Generation

[@user-ei1sp8gn2s]

Amen 304!!

[@cyrusbaker3551]

God bless the people who answered the call. Thank you for your service.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Amen ❤ he is a Libran like me

[@garymarzuki8391]

THE Shorter the person...the less of a target. Thank You for Bravery and Service Sir...I salute you.

[@joemorris2357]

Those flame throwers were targets. If they were hit by enemy fire they exploded like a bomb.

[@ispoox]

Higher chance of keeping your head on your shoulders.

[@davidjean6753]

God bless you sir. I'm 41 and incredibly grateful. Thank you!!!

[@iainhedley1413]

Had the pleasure of meeting Woody several times as he was incredibly active in the community here in WV and was always doing something up until his death. He did a lot for veterans families especially, and when I was a kid I went to the same church as him. Very soft-spoken, friendly, and cheerful. Almost made you forget he was a ferocious warrior.

[@sleuer66]

Did he ever tell u how he eventually got in to the Marines? This video cut that part short. Spent 8 yrs n the corps myself.

[@user-ws1qf7ol4k]

😊😊😊

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

​@@sleuer66 I want to know also.

[@janethompson2305]

❤ I would like to know too 🇺🇸 My dad fought in WWII, Pearl Harbor US Navy. His ship was the USS Lexington & dad was a mean Tail Gunner. He was also a dam good Boxer in the Navy 🚢⚓️ dad enlisted at 15yrs old when the Japs bombed us, he forged his birth certificate & he was 5'9" & 150lbs, muscle, fast, strong & agile & he was a tough cookie.! I don't know how some guys didn't get found out & some did but I do know the Military needed everyone they could get, we were fighting the Germans & the Japs, seemed like 2 wars. Dad told us stories & some of them I don't want to say ❤ God bless the Greatest Generation 🙏🤲🕊✝️😇🪖🏅🫡✈️🛩🚢⚓️❤🇺🇸🕯

[@Nigel_Tberry]

What part of WV?

[@TheDeepsix13]

Semper Fi, Mr. Woody. It was men like you who paved the way for us to succeed in the ranks of later generations who came after you. Thank you for your participation in the betterment of men throughout your outstanding life. You were a man among men...

[@cherylsharp2441]

Thank you for your service 🙏🏻 ❤️. God bless you and your family.

[@bigg204]

God bless you Woody we thank you for what you’ve done we thank you for being a patriot and we thank you for all the Marines lives you saved and will surely miss you you left America a better place. May the Lord bless and protect your family! Semper Fi, my brother!!!

[@ianhenning2422]

AMEN We'll Said 🙏♥️🙌✌️

[@davidrn2473]

He reapplied to join two or three times if I remember correctly. (before they accepted him) Sgt Williams was a very polite and kind man, I spoke with him several times over a few year period.

[@user-ib3jn1vo9d]

Amen

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

God bless you ❤

[@denisekeith6915]

Thank you for your service sir. My son became a United States Marine in 2009. He is now a veteran with two tours in Afghanistan. He went for 2 years in Okinawa from 2013 to 2015. He was able to bring in the flag during the ceremonies of the yearly celebration of Iwo Jima. He felt very honored God bless our United States Marines. 🙏🇺🇸

[@jessicas7550]

Please thank your son for his service. From A grateful 30 some year old woman

[@denisekeith6915]

@@jessicas7550 I will.❤️🇺🇸

[@TheDersEffect8]

Pretty good chance my sisters husband was your sons Base Commander in Okinawa or left shorty before. I don’t know his rank at the time but his name was George Mittnacht. He had Jigs the 3rd. The next base captain after had a wiener dog. You should ask your son if he remembers the base captains name!

[@edwardfife8105]

Semper Fi Mr.Willams, ty for your service and for setting the example of what a Marine is supposed to be.

[@TypeR3522]

Ladies and gentlemen this is the greatest generation! Thank you sir Herschel! Your bravery and legacy will live on.

[@cloudstreets1396]

Sir Herschel? Didn’t realize he was knighted

[@80thdiv313fa]

I was heading home from Pensacola international airport a few days before Christmas in 2019. There were several service members present and all of a sudden one of them called out “Attention all military members, Medal of Honor recipient on deck!” Everyone in the airport rose to their feet and as Mr. Williams was pushed through on his wheelchair, he received a standing ovation.

[@markfryer9880]

Hell if I was in the Airport I would come to Attention for a MoH recipient and I am an Aussie, ex Army Reservist. Victoria Cross or MoH are effectively the same award for bravery under fire and should be treated with respect. Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@antoniopetisce3417]

​@@markfryer9880🇺🇲🇦🇺

[@leert2698]

What a privilege to have been there to see that !

[@billlaughlinjr5460]

I would have loved to be there too !

[@robertmcelroy659]

The physical stature of a man doesn't determine the size of his character . Never will...

[@jeremyspencer3422]

Unbelievable mindset of such a young man in the early 1940’s. Thank you from my entire family & loved ones near & far! ❤❤❤❤

[@LG215x]

17 year olds back then were like todays 40 year old… you need to realize that.

[@hansenhenry5438]

@@LG215xtimes were different but kids were still kids

[@seantaggart7382]

​@@hansenhenry5438 yes Some of us still have that maturity And some of us dont But what we all have inside? Patriotism

[@MICHAEL-lx5cy]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE AND THE FREEDOMS WE HAVE TODAY!!!! GOD BLESS YOU SIR!!!

[@sevonfif5456]

Sharp as a tack Semper Fi

[@bossnbuchan]

I met this nice man many many many many years ago for a Christmas Parade in Annapolise Maryland. I was dressed as Santa. I gave him a salute before getting a picture of him and I together. It was an Honor to meet this man. Rest Easy my friend. You are deeply missed by me. RAH!

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Bless you for sharing this about him ❤

[@karenshaffer1265]

God bless woody. We miss you.

[@inezzbeadz]

Thankyou for your Service!! RIP. Both my boys Marines

[@MsStealYourDadAndMom]

You lost both of your boys or did this gentleman die? My condolences if they did 🙏🏻

[@inezzbeadz]

@@MsStealYourDadAndMom Cheif Warrent Officer Williams he is n God's hands rest his soul

[@tandiparent1906]

Please tell both of your sons Thank You from Oklahoma.🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@simonpeter5987]

Thank God for men like you! Thank you is not enough!

[@billthomas6327]

Sir I thank you for your service, humanity, strength, and courage. Men like you sir are the reason we’ve such majestic free country. Bless you and yours and all our military men and women who serve.

[@iraniansuperhacker4382]

can you explain to me how Americans are actually free?

[@user-xy8qk9gz7g]

After death?

[@jasonwoods3384]

Thank you sir, for your service.

[@Probe253]

We Love American Hero's We lovem even more when they remain Alive! Bring our men & women Home! 🇺🇲

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Thank you for your service, sir…. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Woody was born and raised in West Virginia. We're so proud of Woody. R.I.P. Semper Fidelis

[@kylejones9089]

Rest in peace, Woody.

[@donniedickerson8077]

God Bless You 🙏,Thank You For Your Service,

[@MarkLac]

Woody Williams! Absolute beast with the Flamethrower and while under fire cleared out a dozen pull boxes on Iwo Jima!

[@thomascorrea3937]

Thank you Sir for your service

[@user-ei9lr9tj4j]

God Bless this man and his family.

[@bubbaramsey9777]

Thank you Woody. You helped preserve our great republic. Rest easy my dear brother.

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

Thank you for your service, sir.

[@lesliedelvalle4498]

We thank you for your service, sir.

[@garrywilliams4449]

Thank you for your service, sir. God bless you and all veterans.

[@Eugenestube]

Woody came to Forks, WA 5 or 6 yrs ago to dedicate our Gold Star Memorial that the VFW had fundraised for. He was guest of Honor. It was my privilege to serve him the best prime rib he'd ever eaten. If you don't know his story, you owe to yourself and this country to know him.

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Never heard about that. Im in Vancouver and wouldve made the drive to meet a legend... One that fought an amazing battle while my father did gunfire support from a DD offshore to help...

[@imochiexe5056]

Thank you for your service ❤🫡🇺🇸🤘💯🙏💪RIP

[@user-zu8nz8mg3z]

Thank You Woody for who you are.Semper Fi. You are are true servant of God. May he have a special place for you in Heaven with all your brothers you lost here.

[@rickelliott777]

This MF was dangerous from 11 yrs old Purpose,Direction,Dedecation Thank you Sir

[@aiden_jaison]

AMEN! Be thankful that GOD woke you up today! AMEN! GOD IS HIM! AMEN! THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD! 🙏🏾✝️ PLEASE DO NOT USE THE LORD’S NAME IN VAIN! AMEN! Do not swear on anything, a simple yes or no is sufficient! AMEN! Let's keep this family friendly please! Please do not call people fools! AMEN! LUCK IS NOT REAL! GOD IS! AMEN! GOD DOES! ALL GLORY TO GOD! AMEN! LORD PLEASE FORGIVE AND HELP US ALL TO GET INTO ETERNAL PARADISE WHICH IS HEAVEN! Pray for everyone! None of us are worthy! But remember, GOD hates the sin, not the sinner! AMEN! 🙏🏾✝️ AMEN! Be thankful that GOD woke you up today! Let's keep this family friendly please! GOD DOES! Pray for everyone! None of us are worthy! But remember, GOD hates the sin, not the sinner! AMEN! 🙏🏾✝️

[@user-xy8qk9gz7g]

Amen🙏🏻

[@user-cs3ub8bn8m]

You motivate me MARINE

[@christopherhaehnel7355]

Thank You for Serving! Sadly, we fight our freedom from enemies within these days

[@kathrynburton7167]

Especially those traitors who defiled the Capitol on January 6

[@KeyserSoze685]

There is a reason they call them "The Greatest Generation"

[@dallysinghson5569]

Put any generation through a tough period and you'll see the greats shine through...

[@graciehale4219]

God bless this hero❤

[@johniew.bergant5299]

ATTEN HUT SALUTE TAPS ❤

[@patriciajackson6711]

...."they don't make 'tin huts' anymore" ... That's what OUR Drill Sargeant's USED TO tell us, in Basic Training. !!

[@collettedobrocke4518]

You are amazing...thanks ❤

[@wademckinnon2429]

What an articulate and gracious human being

[@billace90]

🫡 Honor and Respect for our Heroes🫡

[@kenwilson4375]

Thank you

[@user-mq7ud8xq8s]

True American fighting man. Rest in Peace , Sir. Thank you for your service

[@vooteletoming4320]

SEMFER FI ❤

[@isustudent514]

Neither the military or women want a dude under 6 feet yet somehow they kick some of the biggest ass.

[@jerseycitysteve]

I had the privilege of meeting Col. Harvey C. "Barney" Barnum Jr. in 1984. I'm 5'5" and could look him in the eye. As they say it's not the size of the dog in the fight....

[@slimesizecounts5873]

… it’s about the fight in that dog!!

[@jerseycitysteve]

Fight is right! Col Barnum was the first active duty recipient of the MOH I ever met. So after meeting him I looked up his citation. He just walked into a buzz saw and came out alive. Was it bad or good luck? "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Forward Observer for Artillery, while attached to Company H, Second Battalion, Ninth Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against communist forces at Ky Phu in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 18 December 1965. When the company was suddenly pinned down by a hail of extremely accurate enemy fire and was quickly separated from the remainder of the battalion by over five hundred meters of open and fire-swept ground, and casualties mounted rapidly, Lieutenant Barnum quickly made a hazardous reconnaissance of the area seeking targets for his artillery. Finding the rifle company commander mortally wounded and the radio operator killed, he, with complete disregard for his own safety, gave aid to the dying commander, then removed the radio from the dead operator and strapped it to himself. He immediately assumed command of the rifle company, and moving at once into the midst of the heavy fire, rallying and giving encouragement to all units, reorganized them to replace the loss of key personnel and led their attack on enemy positions from which deadly fire continued to come. His sound and swift decisions and his obvious calm served to stabilize the badly decimated units and his gallant example as he stood exposed repeatedly to point out targets served as an inspiration to all. Provided with two armed helicopters, he moved fearlessly through enemy fire to control the air attack against the firmly entrenched enemy while skillfully directing one platoon in a successful counterattack in the key enemy positions. Having thus cleared a small area, he requested and directed the landing of two transport helicopters for the evacuation of the dead and wounded. He then assisted in the mopping up and final seizure of the battalion's objective. His gallant initiative and heroic conduct reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service.[2] /S/Lyndon B. Johnson @@slimesizecounts5873

[@guysoares7944]

my freedoms all exist because of Americans like this man. The Greatest Generation will be spoken in History forever. These men and women were our Spartans,forever to be remembered as our countries finest and bravest. Thank you to all VETERANS

[@res00sky]

If we only had men like this today. God Bless the Greatest Generation.

[@joebones7237]

I miss these guys. So happy I grew up when they were still young enough to share their stories and lead this country by example. When each one passes America falls further into the abyss. RIP Sir.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

A Decent and Honourable gentleman of the older Generation . It's now our Governments who take away our freedoms , not some foreign enemy .

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Let us stop fighting abroad, & those foreign enemies will come take away all we have HERE. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet! 🇺🇲

[@GrooberNedJardine]

@@patriciatinkey2677 Americas Military industrial complex makes war a lucrative business , Countries are destroyed and the companies in the US already have the contracts signed for the re building , plus it sells them the weapons in the first place . America is not the worlds policeman , it should protect itself and it's borders , and protect and aid it's Allies if necessary , that's all .

[@GrooberNedJardine]

@@patriciatinkey2677 Your foreign enemies are coming in through the southern border , by the time Bidumb is removed from office nearly 20 million illegals will have entered , unvetted and unknown terrorists and drug dealers .

[@mekile616_]

A true American Hero Thanks for your service SIR 🇺🇲♥️.

[@tonitouchberry6257]

My dad fought in Iwo Jima. He was wounded and spent one year in the hospital. The war and so much death of his fellow marines, ruined his life! He became an alcoholic and it was so horrifying my mother had to leave to protect us! He was a sweet, beautiful young boy/man and cancer later settled in his wounded bones and he died at the age of 46. A broken man ... and at the age of 79, the thought of my innocent, beautiful father, still makes me break down in tears!!! WAR IS HELL!

[@cfierle]

Dad passed as a Korean war vet in 2020. He was eighty six. He somehow smuggled a russian burp gun back to the USA. I remember when I was five just like yesterday When he showed me how to break it down. Remove the canister and clean it.

[@finished6267]

This is the generation that raised us. My Mom was British, My dad a black American. Both of my Grandfather's served in WW2 (Royal British Navy, and US Navy, respectfully) My father went on to serve in Vietnam, what chaps me is the way my grandfather was treated by this country, after giving so much. It's overlooked and brushed aside and I'm tired of it. The country isn't great, it's people are. America needs to get back on track. I can't believe we have the level of disunity we do, and that our government fuels it. White people Don't owe my family anything but the US Government sure as hell does, Our government owes all of us. what's happening now is shameful. The way our veterans are used and treated us shameful. What's happened to our military is sad as well, our culture has been infiltrated and destroyed and our government is complicit. What the hell happened to us? What did these men fight for? I may come off as angry, but I'm just sad.

[@ichetuknee]

Thank you for your wisdom. Chin up, after the hard times, things get even better. God bless you.

[@kenwilcome3554]

Great Patriot! Thank you. For your service and god bless your mother's dairy farm.

[@tjackson3290]

That man is a PATRIOT! True HERO!

[@rtazman2004]

I Thank you Sir for your Services and Sacrifices God bless you Sir and God bless The United States Of America In Jesus Name Amen USA ❤️☮️🤗🛐✝️😇🙏🙏🙏🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chefp1472]

With the help of God and a few Marines!!!!

[@genebigs]

A true American hero. Thank you for your service! I am forever grateful.

[@lewie7820]

Bless you Sir. They said the same to Audie Murphy. He was 5 foot 5..and look what the 2 of you did. Heroes come in all sizes........

[@floydbacher339]

Thank You Sir. For Your Service and Sacrifices

[@Friend-ic1sp]

HERO! HERO! HERO! We Love You Man! Thank you for fighting for our freedom and our country.

[@cashtaylor9804]

God bless Woody!! I can't tell you how many purple heart's and awards for bravery I have seen and held in my hands. My mother is the youngest of 12 children. She had 5 brothers in World War 2 at the same time!! Those "boys" were only high school KIDS! They weren't even able to graduate and all their schooling was lost! They said ppl would ask how my grandmother dealt with her having 5 of her children in the war and the fact that probably more of her son's would be called for duty. People said and she even said she continually walked around with a prayer on her lips😢 The mail was sensored and my grandparents didn't even know where in the WORLD their boys were or if they were dead or alive, they knew NOTHING!! I still have a big box of letters my uncles sent home. The letters are usually short, but they are amazing to read.... I wish I could have hugged and told each one there that I loved them and was so very thankful for each one of them!! My unlces, Woody & people from their generation SAVED the world, WORLD... Let that sink in "WORLD"🌎 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🫡

[@user-ib3jn1vo9d]

My grandmother had two sons in WW11. They stayed gone for the whole time they were in the military. All 4 of her sons served, and the 2 were in the war. They said she prayed until her knees were calloused.

[@suzanneanderson582]

Thank you for your service sir. I appreciate you fighting for the freedom we enjoy. God bless you!

[@cjsiatkowski5144]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, sir. God bless you, and God bless America 🇺🇸 .

[@deanhaight7258]

Until your last breath on this earth. Don't you ever forget that you're a hero. Thx for standing up for humanity. I don't think I could've done what you did to begin with, let alone what you did once there.

[@marileea.broadway6163]

All our brave hero’s 🇺🇸 of American Vets & families deserve more for their service and I thank All that served then and now❤ 🇺🇸 thank you & blessings!❤

[@jenniferdavis5813]

Thank you for your service sir and God bless you and all Veterans 🇺🇸

[@beatricemarquez5861]

Thank you sir, for your service!

[@yolandadelazerda207]

God Bless you Dear Sir for your Service to our country! Thank you 🙏

[@kevinjang2075]

Mr. Hershel Williams, thank you for your service. God bless you.

[@BiffTannen1983]

What a beautiful soul. 💯

[@anisemarsh274]

His heart is huge. Thank you from America

[@patrickjcarangelo587]

You are absolutely amazing and a true Hero 💗 God Bless Your Great Success 😇😇😇 Amen 💝😊❤

[@madpatriot7464]

The man is a total badass and doesn't know anything but hard work and dedication. God bless you , a true good soul.

[@rebeccasmith8715]

We appreciate your service. Mountain Mama always calls us home to West Virginia. Thank u.

[@rickycamp186]

Thank God for our veterans & soldiers. Prayers for them all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨✨

[@johngrissom9147]

Thank you so very much for your Service Sir !!! You stand tall !!!!

[@ouiroc]

He was the shortest guy in the Marine corps

[@user-zq4zi3dy3c]

Thank you for your service.

[@ColdWarVet607]

The Greatest Generation, where Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue.

[@sandradalessandro2935]

God bless you. The. Marines. Rock!! ♥️💙🙏🏻♥️💙🙏🏻

[@Rebleraysavage]

Thank you for your service ❤❤

[@jimboscomp]

I salute you sir. My grandfather was division 4 Marines, and landed on the beaches of iwo jima, and was from West Virginia too. A man, besides my father, who taught me what it was to be a man. Gentle to my family, honorable in my business, and firm in my faith.

[@frankg5573]

God Bless You Sir! Thanks for your service and dedication!❤️👏🕊️🙏🏻

[@helenwoodrum2383]

Thank you Sir for your service to America and her people.

[@t.g.humble3873]

Thank you for your heroic actions sir. All other branch members that keep our lives safe... I thank yall as well. There would be no america if it wasn't for yall. God bless yalls families.

[@tigershark2524]

Thank you for your service sir there are no words I can say to express how grateful I am

[@janmyers2715]

Thank you, sir, for your service. I am the mother of a Marine. A very proud mother.

[@gionegri540]

THank you for everything Sir God bless you ❤️💪💯