Woody Williams Bridge - Barboursville WV
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 38° 24.954 W 082° 17.419
17S E 387354 N 4252749
MARKER TEXT-Bridge named for Hershel "Woody" Williams, who as a corporal in 3rd Marine Div. during World War II won Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism against the Japanese at Iwo Jima, 23 Feb. 1945.
Waymark Code: WM17DT7
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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THE PLACE:
The Bridge is on Big Ben Bowen Highway and crosses over the Mud River

THE PERSON:
The Bridge was named for Hershel "Woody" Williams, who as a corporal in 3rd Marine Div. during World War II won Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism against the Japanese at Iwo Jima, 23 Feb. 1945.
Year it was dedicated: 1982

Location of Coordinates: At the West Virginia Historical Marker

Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Bridge

Related Web address (if available): Not listed
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