About Waverly B. Woodson Jr.
Lived 1922 – 2005 (aged 83). Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was an American military personnel, combat medic and u.S. Army soldier.
Waverly Bernard Woodson Jr. (August 3, 1922 – August 12, 2005) was an American staff sergeant and medical professional. He is best known for his heroic actions as a combat medic for the First Army during the Battle of Normandy in World War II, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat.
Biography
Early life Waverly Bernard Woodson Jr. was born on August 3, 1922, at 1235 North 58th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where his father worked as a mail carrier.
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Who was Waverly B. Woodson Jr.?
US Army soldier
When was Waverly B. Woodson Jr. born?
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was born on 3 August 1922 in Philadelphia.
When did Waverly B. Woodson Jr. die?
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. died on 12 August 2005 in Gaithersburg.
What was Waverly B. Woodson Jr.'s occupation?
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was a military personnel, combat medic and u.S. Army soldier.
What nationality was Waverly B. Woodson Jr.?
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was American.
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