Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Hershel 'Woody' Williams Visits His Ship Defense.gov Aug. 6, 2018 | 1:06 Check out Medal of Honor recipient, and former CWO4 (Ret), Hershel 'Woody' Williams visiting Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Aug. 6, to tour the USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams for the first time. The ship was recently named in honor of his heroic actions on Iwo Jima. Woody shared his special day with friends and family, and spoke about his experiences with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)