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Supra C. Woodroof

Died February 29, 1908

Supra C. Woodroof served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Guard Supra Woodroof was killed when he fell from the wall of the Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond, Virginia. He suffered a fractured skull when he fell 40 feet as he climbed the steps to the top of the wall.

Guard Woodroof was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War. He had served as a guard at the Virginia State Penitentiary for 20 years.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Virginia Department of Corrections
Guard
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 44-E · Line 25 cut as SUPRA C WOODROOF
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Guard Woodroof gave the Virginia Department of Corrections 20 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Virginia, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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