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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Howard E. Woodford

Story from this website.

Howard E. Woodford was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor in World War II during actions in the campaign to recapture the Philippines from Japanese forces in 1945. He was killed in action while helping a Filipino guerilla battalion repulse enemy forces.

He is buried in Akron, Ohio.

A transport ship was named in his honor the Sgt. Howard E. Woodford.

Rank and organization:Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company I, 130th Infantry, 33d Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Tabio, Luzon, Philippine Islands, June 6, 1945

Entered service at:Barberton, Ohio
Citation:

He volunteered to investigate the delay in a scheduled attack by an attached guerrilla battalion. Reaching the line of departure, he found that the lead company, in combat for the first time, was immobilized by intense enemy mortar, machinegun, and rifle fire which had caused casualties to key personnel. Knowing that further failure to advance would endanger the flanks of adjacent units, as well as delay capture of the objective, he immediately took command of the company, evacuated the wounded, reorganized the unit under fire, and prepared to attack. He repeatedly exposed himself to draw revealing fire from the Japanese strongpoints, and then moved forward with a 5-man covering force to determine exact enemy positions. Although intense enemy machinegun fire killed 2 and wounded his other 3 men, S/Sgt. Woodford resolutely continued his patrol before returning to the company. Then, against bitter resistance, he guided the guerrillas up a barren hill and captured the objective, personally accounting for 2 hostile machinegunners and courageously reconnoitering strong defensive positions before directing neutralizing fire. After organizing a perimeter defense for the night, he was given permission by radio to return to his battalion, but, feeling that he was needed to maintain proper control, he chose to remain with the guerrillas. Before dawn the next morning the enemy launched a fierce suicide attack with mortars, grenades, and small-arms fire, and infiltrated through the perimeter. Though wounded by a grenade, S/Sgt. Woodford remained at his post calling for mortar support until bullets knocked out his radio. Then, seizing a rifle he began working his way around the perimeter, encouraging the men until he reached a weak spot where 2 guerrillas had been killed. Filling this gap himself, he fought off the enemy. At daybreak he was found dead in his foxhole, but 37 enemy dead were lying in and around his position. By his daring, skillful, and inspiring leadership, as well as by his gallant determination to search out and kill the enemy, S/Sgt. Woodford led an inexperienced unit in capturing and securing a vital objective, and was responsible for the successful continuance of a vitally important general advance.

Thank you sir, for your service and sacrifice for our country!

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1 posted on 08/07/2011 5:17:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

2 posted on 08/07/2011 5:17:34 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

3 posted on 08/07/2011 5:18:43 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)

To: HopeandGlory

Many, many technical difficulties.....asking the Admin Mod to fix the title. *sigh*

4 posted on 08/07/2011 5:18:51 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; Admin Moderator

Evening Ma!!

Thanks for tonight's Canteen!

Admin Moderator is your FRiend!

5 posted on 08/07/2011 5:24:52 PM PDT by PROCON (My Passion for FREEDOM is Stronger Than That of Democrats Whose Obsession is to Enslave Me.)

To: StarCMC; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; ...

Please note: The author of the Hall of Heroes is StarCMC.
Please thank StarCMC for today’s thread.
Additonal note....I left off the title. Asked Admin Mod for help.

~ Hall of Heroes: Howard E Woodford ~

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6 posted on 08/07/2011 5:26:44 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Hiya Hawaii Guy!!

I've always been in awe of the Medal of Honor winners and had the good fortune of saluting one in passing, years ago!

From the ones that fall on the live grenade to the ones that grab the last machine gun and fire on the enemy, America has been blessed with countless heroes just "doing their job"!

7 posted on 08/07/2011 5:31:13 PM PDT by PROCON (My Passion for FREEDOM is Stronger Than That of Democrats Whose Obsession is to Enslave Me.)

To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; All

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8 posted on 08/07/2011 5:33:27 PM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)

To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; All

Breaking news Godzilla be tick off

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Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 Index Opens Down 139 Points – Live Coverage On @CNBC

9 posted on 08/07/2011 5:33:36 PM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)

To: Admin Moderator

I seem to be on an "I need your help" kick lately. Thanks for fixing things.

10 posted on 08/07/2011 5:34:38 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; mike1sg; Milo828; mystery-ak; CMS; The Sailor; Jet Jaguar; ...

Honoring Our Heroes

1LT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard)
2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
86th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Combat Hammer" (saminfl)
AbnSarge USA
Adam USAF (Grumpybutt)
Allegra
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aviator USAF
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CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
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David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
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Drumbo USN
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
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Fred (DocRock)
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Jade Falcon USN
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M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave)
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MEG33's Navy Grandson
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MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom)
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The Sailor
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11 posted on 08/07/2011 5:41:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

12 posted on 08/07/2011 5:46:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

13 posted on 08/07/2011 5:46:35 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)

To: ConorMacNessa

Good Afternoon/Evening Sailor, welcome aboard!

14 posted on 08/07/2011 5:52:31 PM PDT by PROCON (My Passion for FREEDOM is Stronger Than That of Democrats Whose Obsession is to Enslave Me.)

Aloha ProCon!

I have the greatest respect for those awarded the CMoH and also the greatest synmpathy since those who earned it never knew it.

Getting caught between a rock and a hard place isn't my cup of tea and I'm sure it wasn't theirs either.

15 posted on 08/07/2011 5:59:59 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

It just goes to show ya Jane . . . there’s always somethin’ . . . ;-)

16 posted on 08/07/2011 6:03:03 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)

The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782,
during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per
War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962,
Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.

More story about the Purple Heart

17 posted on 08/07/2011 6:05:25 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: ConorMacNessa

Permission Granted!

Looking good!

18 posted on 08/07/2011 6:07:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Hi, Army Bro! Hope you're having a great weekend!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

19 posted on 08/07/2011 6:07:35 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

This new puter rocks! How are you doing tonight?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

20 posted on 08/07/2011 6:10:35 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)

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