African American WWII combat medic finally honored on Omaha Beach

African American combat medic Waverly Woodson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism on Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings. The ceremony honoring him took place on the beach where he was wounded and saved lives. Woodson's battalion, the only African American combat unit on Omaha that day, played a crucial role in preventing enemy planes from attacking Allied forces. The medal was tenderly laid on the sand by U.S. First Army soldiers, marking a long-overdue recognition of Woodson's bravery. His son, Stephen Woodson, expressed deep emotion at the ceremony, highlighting the significance of the event for his family.