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

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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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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[beachn4fun]

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.

[E.G.C.]

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.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

Besides the heat, how was your weekend?

[beachn4fun]

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?

[beachn4fun]

Sounds like you had a nice time.

[Arrowhead1952]

I had drill, so just did a few things at work.

[ConorMacNessa]

We did get some of the storm - not too bad, though. Saturday afternoon we were deluged.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

w h !!

Thanks, unique, for the cheering guys!

Sand.....#50!!

[luvie]

Oh yummy! LOL!

[SevenofNine]

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[SevenofNine]

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

[SevenofNine]

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[SevenofNine]

here final dow jones mark
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latimes Los Angeles Times
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[SevenofNine]

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Of course David Cameron stop being Gregory Peck cut short his holiday

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[SevenofNine]

Hey Kathy I just hear Radar Online reporting Sarah Palin became Grandma AGAIN

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/08/sarah-palin-grandmother-again-son-track-baby-kayla

[SevenofNine]

Hey Kathy I just hear Radar Online reporting Sarah Palin became Grandma AGAIN

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/08/sarah-palin-grandmother-again-son-track-baby-kayla

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