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    A black-and-white portrait photograph of a young male military serviceman in a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform. He is wearing the Medal of Honor — the Navy variant — suspended from a light blue ribbon around his neck. An American flag is partially visible in the background to the right.

    DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    05.11.2017

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Copeland 

    7th Bomb Wing

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl., Hershel "Woody" Williams, received the Medal of Honor for his gallantry in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. Williams fought for four hours through small-arms fire while returning charges at the enemy with his flamethrower. (Courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 05.11.2017
    Date Posted: 01.04.2018 11:06
    Photo ID: 4039898
    VIRIN: 170511-F-MJ107-002
    Resolution: 800x1004
    Size: 116.29 KB
    Location: DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 63
    Downloads: 17

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    An elderly veteran in a red blazer and military garrison cap is speaking at a podium decorated with American flag bows, holding a microphone. He appears to be addressing an audience of school-aged children seated on bleachers behind him, suggesting a school assembly or Veterans Day ceremony. The setting appears to be a school gymnasium or auditorium.
    An elderly civilian man wearing a red blazer and the U.S. Medal of Honor around his neck poses with two female U.S. Air Force service members at what appears to be a military ceremony or event. The two uniformed women flank the Medal of Honor recipient, all three smiling for the photo. The setting appears to be an indoor venue decorated with gold stars, with other military personnel visible in the background.
    A black-and-white portrait photograph of a young male military serviceman in a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform. He is wearing the Medal of Honor — the Navy variant — suspended from a light blue ribbon around his neck. An American flag is partially visible in the background to the right.

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