‘I can’t tell you how much this means to our family.”įor his heroic response on D-Day, Woodson received the Bronze Star.
“He was honored to be a member of the 1st Army,” he said of his father. Woodson’s son, Stephen Woodson, also spoke at the ceremony. I am honored to have been in the same Army as Waverly Woodson.” “For over 30 hours, more than 200 Soldiers were treated and many lives were saved. Find great deals on US Marine Medic Running Along Beach with Injured Vietnamese Infant under Fire During Vietnam War Photographic Print by Paul Schutzer. Thomas James Jr., who served as the ceremony’s keynote speaker. Every ounce of his being is dedicated to saving the lives and limbs of those in his unit,” said retired Lt. “Through the hail of bullets, the dirt, the sweat, and the pounding of artillery, a young Soldier shows up with his aid bag. His lifesaving actions included rescuing Soldiers who were drowning, as well as setting limbs, removing bullets, dispensing plasma, and a foot amputation, all under enemy fire. Working through these injuries, Woodson established a first aid station, where he treated other wounded Soldiers. He did this despite suffering shrapnel wounds to his groin, back, and thigh. Woodson was a corporal with the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion on June 6, 1944, and is credited with saving the lives of dozens, and perhaps even hundreds, of fellow Soldiers over 30 hours. Waverly Woodson, who served as a combat medic with First Army and who distinguished himself with valorous actions on Omaha Beach. Dedicated on April 14, the Woodson Health Clinic, provides primary care services to nearly 2,000 Soldiers, retirees, and family members. A First Army World War II hero has been recognized by having a medical clinic named in his honor. and former First Army Commanding General, retired Lt.
#WAR OF BEACH MEDIC MOD#
A second/third stack is gained after traversing the distance listed on the mod once again. Although the description implies that it heals 40 health over 4 seconds, it instead heals 40 health per second for 4 seconds, totaling for 160 health. From left are: Woodson's son, Stephen Woodson First Army Commanding General, Lt. Odomedic is a Sentinel or MOA mod that generates Health for their owner through wall running, stacking up to three times. The Woodson Health Clinic is dedicated on Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., on April 14, named in honor of First Army D-Day hero, Staff Sgt.
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