Last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Woody Williams, passes away
Williams died Wednesday morning surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient has passed away.
According to the Woody Williams Foundation, a nonprofit focused on the mission of honoring, recognizing, and serving Gold Star Families and the legacy of their loved ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, Williams passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name. The medical center is located in Huntington, West Virginia.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced for the 98-year-old.
Williams was in the hospital in his home state of West Virginia, according to a post shared Monday by the foundation.
According to a post shared by the foundation, “Woody’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support. They would also like to share that Woody’s wish is that people continue to carry on his mission.”
All correspondence and condolences may be sent to the Woody Williams Foundation via email at contact@woodywilliams.org or via mail at:
Woody Williams Foundation 12123 Shelbyville Rd.
Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40243
Source: Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center
