S 4535
A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Waverly B. Woodson, Jr., for acts of valor during World War II.
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to authorize President Biden to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Waverly B. Woodson, Jr., a World War II veteran. The bill recognizes Woodson’s extraordinary bravery and selfless actions during the Normandy invasion. Specifically, it allows the President to bypass typical time limitations for awarding the nation’s highest military honor, based on a recommendation from General John C.H. Lee. Woodson’s actions involved saving numerous soldiers while severely wounded.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
Kamala D. Harris
Patrick Toomey
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