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    Woodfill Hall honors American Soldier, hero [Image 1 of 2]

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    A bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to Major Samuel Woodfill, a Medal of Honor recipient who lived from January 6, 1883 to August 10, 1951. The plaque honors his heroic actions on October 12, 1918, during the Battle of Meuse-Argonne in France, where he single-handedly captured three enemy machine gun positions while under heavy fire. It is mounted on a white or light-colored wall and identifies him as a former member of the 5th Infantry Division.

    FORT POLK, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    02.23.2016

    Photo by Chuck Cannon 

    Fort Polk Public Affairs Office

    A plaque listing the exploits of Maj. Samuel Woodfill, 5th Infantry Division, is located near the entrance to Woodfill Hall.

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    Date Taken: 02.23.2016
    Date Posted: 05.22.2020 14:49
    Photo ID: 6219463
    VIRIN: 160223-A-NY219-264
    Resolution: 1190x1178
    Size: 2.78 MB
    Location: FORT POLK, LOUISIANA, US
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    A bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to Major Samuel Woodfill, a Medal of Honor recipient who lived from January 6, 1883 to August 10, 1951. The plaque honors his heroic actions on October 12, 1918, during the Battle of Meuse-Argonne in France, where he single-handedly captured three enemy machine gun positions while under heavy fire. It is mounted on a white or light-colored wall and identifies him as a former member of the 5th Infantry Division.
    The image shows the headquarters building of JRTC (Joint Readiness Training Center) and Fort Polk, a U.S. Army installation. The building features prominent signage including 'JRTC AND FORT POLK' at the top, a military unit patch (18th Airborne Corps insignia), and the motto 'HOME OF HEROES' above the main entrance. The facility is a multi-story brick building surrounded by trees and well-maintained grounds.

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