Waverly B. Woodson Jr.

1922–2005 (age 83)

U.S. military veteran

Biography

Waverly B. Woodson Jr., born in 1922, distinguished himself as a U.S. military veteran, serving as a medic during the fierce battles of World War II and tending to the wounded with skill and compassion.

His grave at Arlington National Cemetery draws visitors who remember not only his courage under fire but also his unwavering dedication to dignity and remembrance.

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