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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Howard E Woodford ~ August 8, 2011
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~ Hall of Heroes ~Howard E. Woodford
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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.
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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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To: PROCON
Good morning, Pro ((HUGS))
Lazy, hey? And a cool August? send some this way!
Weekend went by so fast I can’t remember what we did. LOL
It was good. Still warm.
FR is slowing down on my end, so I got to get to work.
Have a warmtastic day.
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posted on
08/08/2011 7:00:41 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(The free country is no longer free.)
To: beachn4fun
Went OK. We spent much of the time inside under the AC.
My brother from Texas is here. My sister and her brother-in-law from the city came down to visit yesterday.
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posted on
08/08/2011 7:01:10 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
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To: Arrowhead1952
Good morning, dear ((HUGS))
Besides the heat, how was your weekend?
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posted on
08/08/2011 7:05:40 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(The free country is no longer free.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Mine was pretty good. Had a lazy Saturday with one granddaughter, then took her to her fav restaurant for early dinner before she went off to other grandmother.
Sunday went to my parents house for a biscuit/gravy breakfast. Then shopping at Kohls.
Now, it’s back to work.
Did you get some of the storm yesterday?
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posted on
08/08/2011 7:10:04 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(The free country is no longer free.)
To: E.G.C.
Sounds like you had a nice time.
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posted on
08/08/2011 7:30:39 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(The free country is no longer free.)
To: beachn4fun
I had drill, so just did a few things at work.
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posted on
08/08/2011 7:33:44 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Dear God, please let it rain in Texas. Amen.)
To: beachn4fun
We did get some of the storm - not too bad, though. Saturday afternoon we were deluged.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
08/08/2011 8:23:18 AM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: SandRat
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posted on
08/08/2011 8:38:26 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun
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posted on
08/08/2011 10:58:20 AM PDT
by
luvie
(It's the Obama Downgrade!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; All
OH OH NOT GOOD Dow Jones is down 600 minus
CNBCbrk CNBC Breaking News
The Dow Is Now Down More Than 600 Points Live Coverage On CNBC
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posted on
08/08/2011 11:49:44 AM PDT
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SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; All
OH OH NOT GOOD Dow Jones is down 600 minus
CNBCbrk CNBC Breaking News
The Dow Is Now Down More Than 600 Points Live Coverage On CNBC
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posted on
08/08/2011 11:49:57 AM PDT
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SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: tomkow6; LUV W; All
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posted on
08/08/2011 1:42:14 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: All
here final dow jones mark
GEE LOUIZE
latimes Los Angeles Times
Dow closes down more than 630 points after final plunge http://lat.ms/qM3gRv
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posted on
08/08/2011 1:43:36 PM PDT
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SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: All
BTW if you want see London UK Go Laker fan riot check out this link
London rioting heads into a 3rd night. Real-time coverage, photos and video from breakingnews.com http://t.co/2u5Orxc
Of course David Cameron stop being Gregory Peck cut short his holiday
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UK PM Cameron is boarding a plane to return home from holiday in Italy - bbc http://bbc.in/oPAHpP
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08/08/2011 1:46:10 PM PDT
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SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
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posted on
08/08/2011 2:57:22 PM PDT
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SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
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08/08/2011 2:57:35 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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08/08/2011 5:03:40 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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08/08/2011 5:03:40 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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08/08/2011 5:03:40 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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08/08/2011 5:03:40 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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