FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Howard E Woodford ~ August 8, 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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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!

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission!

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

The liberals would have quite the time trying to intimidate him. LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oliver North at the Pentagon.....I think I might pay admission to see that encounter.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy! *HUGS* On the 6:07 Express into DC Land. This morning it's the 6:13 Express but we're rolling smoothly. Hope all is well with you! 
 
Lamh Foistenach Abu!

Posting from my BlackBerry mobile HQ.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen. Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

THANK YOU for all you do.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
KUDOS and thank you go out to Howard Woodford for his service.
1945 is never too long ago to remember this hero.

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight...Partly cloudy.
Lows in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Well, it's Monday.
Got a lot of pings to catch up on.
And, reports to do...plus payroll week.
So, once again I'll be scarce around the Canteen.

Additionally, it's getting near the end of the fiscal year and getting busier
please forgive me for the short visits.
And, I apologize in advance if I seemed to have snubbed anyone.

Time for me to make my rounds.
But, you stay right where you are. Cause...............I'll be bock!

The FR Canteen is

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

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Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[luvie]

Monday! Hmpfh! Whoooo turned the lights on!
I'm ready for my nap already!
Anyhoooo...all you Early Birds have a great day!
...and stay cool. It's hot here already!
((((hugs))))

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Luv!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie!!

Pretty lazy weekend on my end, didn't do much.

The weather continues coolish for August, but still nice!

More later, have a scrumlicious day!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 80º and headed for another 100+ day.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning beachy and (((HUGS))) to you.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning Kathy and (((HUGS))) to you.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, CMN ((HUGS))

Good to see you this morning, as well.

How was your weekend?

[ConorMacNessa]

It wasn't bad all in all. Had to buy a new computer on Saturday and got some things done around the house on Sunday. How was yours?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, EG ((HUGS))

All is well. Sun is shining with a nice breeze. But, lots of work staring at me.

Howz it going out your way? Weekend?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, (grumpy) night owl ((HUGS))
Breakfast is ready (hehe)