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Hershel Williams Medal of Honor recipient W W 2

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:15 pm
by caappy
Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams (born October 2, 1923) is a retired United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on 2-23-45 in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He is also the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor from that battle.

Sent him 2 photos, same b/w photo that is on his Wikipedia page, on 1 Feb and received them back on 10 Feb.. he also included 2 business size cards with all of his MOH info on them that were also signed..

Mr. Hershel Williams
3450 Wire Branch Road
Ona, WV 25545

Re: Hershel Williams Medal of Honor recipient W W 2

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:49 pm
by admin
Hi caappy :)

Thank you for your feedback {up}

Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.

Fanmail 8)

Re: Hershel Williams Medal of Honor recipient W W 2

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:11 am
by kman102
This is such a cool idea, writing to veterans. These are the true American heroes and deserve a lot of respect. Thank you for sharing all of these veteran successes, it has inspired me a lot! [us] :)