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    Hershel "Woody" Williams 95th Birthday Celebration [Image 2 of 4]

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    An elderly veteran, wearing a dark suit and military garrison cap, is seated in a chair holding two Service Star (Blue Star) banners — one in each hand. He is wearing what appears to be the Medal of Honor around his neck along with multiple other medals and pins on his lapel. The setting appears to be a formal presentation or speaking event, with a blue display screen visible in the background.

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    10.02.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa Watts 

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)     

    Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima, explains the importance behind the Gold Star Flag and the Blue Star Flag to the attendees of his 95th birthday party at the National World War II Museum, Oct. 2, 2018. Williams established the “Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation” in 2010. The foundation encourages the establishment of Gold Star family Memorial Monuments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Tessa D. Watts)

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    Date Taken: 10.02.2018
    Date Posted: 10.03.2018 18:07
    Photo ID: 4794853
    VIRIN: 181002-M-XG560-130
    Resolution: 2694x4042
    Size: 1.48 MB
    Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US
    Web Views: 110
    Downloads: 15

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    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blue uniform with white trousers is delivering a speech at a podium at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The officer displays multiple rows of service ribbons and medals on his chest, indicating high rank and extensive service. The event appears to be a formal ceremony or commemorative program hosted by the museum.
    An elderly veteran, wearing a dark suit and military garrison cap, is seated in a chair holding two Service Star (Blue Star) banners — one in each hand. He is wearing what appears to be the Medal of Honor around his neck along with multiple other medals and pins on his lapel. The setting appears to be a formal presentation or speaking event, with a blue display screen visible in the background.
    A performance event at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans featuring three women dressed in 1940s-style dresses in red, white, and blue, holding microphones and performing. An elderly man in a dark suit and military-style cap stands on a raised stage to the left, likely a veteran being honored. The patriotic color coordination of the performers' dresses appears intentional for the museum setting.
    A uniformed U.S. Marine Corps officer is presenting a small cake or dessert to an elderly veteran wearing a 'Medal of Honor Recipient' cap and the Medal of Honor around his neck. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony or celebration, with several women in vintage-style dresses visible in the background. The atmosphere is joyful, with the veteran visibly laughing or smiling broadly.

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