D-Day: Eisenhower and the paratroopers' key to success 05:40. Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II ...

Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than a day treating wounded troops under heavy German ...

80 years after D-Day, the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism Woodson's 95-year-old widow, Joann, was presented Tuesday with the Distinguished Service Cross ...

Experience D-Day like never before—through the eyes of an Airborne Medic in the heat of battle! This immersive D-Day reenactment brings history to life, capturing the chaos, courage, and ...

Stacker compiled a list of 50 facts and figures that defined the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. Sources include the D-Day ...

A Black combat medic who treated 200 troops during the harrowing invasion of Normandy during World War II is honored with the Army's second-highest award.

Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, finally received recognition for his service nearly 20 years after ...

A Black combat medic who treated 200 troops during the harrowing invasion of Normandy during World War II is honored with the Army's second-highest award.

FILE – Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks during a medal ceremony for Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson Jr., to be posthumously honored with the Bronze Star and Combat Medic Badge at Arlington National ...

80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism. Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who died in 2005, was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.