Last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from second world war to lie in state at US Capitol

West Virginia senator Joe Manchin announced move at memorial for late marine

The last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from the second world war will lie in state at the US Capitol, West Virginia senator Joe Manchin announced at a memorial on Sunday where the late marine was remembered for his courage, humility and selflessness.

He never quit giving back," Manchin said of Hershel W Woody" Williams. That included raising money for gold star families - immediate family members of fallen service members - with an annual motorcycle ride.