Sculpture of Hershel W. Williams Corporal, USMC, MOH

Item Number: 110
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $300
Online Close: Sep 22, 2014 9:00 PM CDT
Bid History: 0 bids



Description
Sculpture titled: Corporal Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, USMC, MOH
Open edition signed by sculptor
Media: Resin casting coated with bronze, walnut base, brass plaque
Size: 4” x 3” x10.25” high
Sculptor: Jenelle Armstrong Byrd
Producer: Mark Austin Byrd - Sculptors
Retail Value: $300.00
Bronze Option: Winner may purchase sculpture in bronze rather then resin with bronze coating for additional fee of $150
Information about Corporal Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, USMC, MOH
Corporal, USMC, MOH
21st Marines, 3rd Mar Div Iwo Jima, 23 Feb 1945
Williams voluntarily attacked and destroyed a group of pillboxes that were key Japanese strong points. He attcked with his flame-thrower, moving alone behind an atop the pill-boxes where he was exposed to enemy fire, grenades and bayonet attacks. His actions saved the lives of many Marines.
Sculpture comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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