Barberton in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Staff Sergeant Howard E. Woodford
June 21 1921 - June 7, 1945
— In Memory —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
1. Staff Sergeant Howard E. Woodford Marker
33rd Division, Army of the United States
Posthumously Awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor
By his daring, skillful, and inspiring leadership, as well as by his gallant determination to search out and kill the enemy, S/SGT Woodford led an inexperienced Filipino guerrilla unit in capturing and securing a vital objective, and was responsible for the successful continuance of a vitally important general advance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 41° 0.914′ N, 81° 36.728′ W. Marker is in Barberton, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street NW and Paige Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street NW. Memorial is at the Barberton Military Honor Roll, along the west shore of Lake Anna. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barberton OH 44203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barberton Military Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Freedom Tree
this page online
Also see . . . Howard E. Woodford. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. Medal of Honor
Marker incorrectly refers to the Congressional Medal of Honor. The correct title is Medal of Honor. The Congressional Medal of Honor is awarded to civilians.
— Submitted December 1, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
via Baberton Journal, unknown
2. Staff Sergeant Howard E. Woodford
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
3. Staff Sergeant Howard E. Woodford Marker
At right side of Honor Roll
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
