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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