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W.Va. Senators Honor Woody Williams From Floor Of U.S. Senate

West Virginia’s last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, Woody Williams, will lie in honor on Thursday in the U.S. Capitol. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito paid tribute to Williams Wednesday evening from the floor of the U.S. Senate.

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Architect Who Worked With Woody Williams: 'He Had It In His Own Mind'

Woody Williams, who died on June 29 in Huntington, wanted to build a place in honor of veterans and their families. A place where they can gather and celebrate, protected from the elements.

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December 18, 1944: Bernard Bell Earns the Medal of Honor

On December 18, 1944, during World War II, Bernard Bell captured more than 30 German prisoners, earning the Medal of Honor. Bell was born at Grantsville…

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November 1, 1968: Charles Rogers of Fayette County Earned Medal of Honor

On November 1, 1968, Charles Rogers of Fayette County earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during a battle in the Vietnam War. The 40-year-old Rogers…

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July 5, 1950: Pvt. Kenneth Shadrick Killed in Action in Korea

On July 5, 1950, Army private Kenneth Shadrick of Wyoming County was killed in action, becoming one of the first U.S. servicemen killed in action during…

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