Thu, Jul 20, 2023
We spotlight Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams, lauded for his valor in the Battle of Iwo Jima manning a flame thrower. Overcoming early enlistment hurdles of being too short, Woody's remarkable journey from a West Virginia dairy farm to receiving accolades from President Truman unveils a tale of bravery and dedication to service. This interview was recorded on April 26, 2021, in Huntington, West Virginia.
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
We hear moving tales from Private First-Class Irving Abramson, a Battle of the Bulge survivor from the 5th Army's 100th Combat Infantry. As he shares his story of survival from a deadly foxhole artillery barrage and a serendipitous encounter with a legendary Hollywood star on an Army train while recovering from traumatic injury, we explore the human spirit's resilience in the face of war. This interview was recorded on October 28, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois.