Carle A. Woodruff

First Lieutenant

1841 – 1913

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First Lieutenant Carle A. Woodruff served the U.S. Army. Carle was 71 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Carle A. Woodruff

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U.S. Army

First Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

24 July 1863 · At Newbys Crossroads, Va. · First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Artillery.

While in command of a section of a battery constituting a portion of the rear guard of a division then retiring before the advance of a corps of Infantry was attacked by the enemy and ordered to abandon his guns. Lt. Woodruff disregarded the orders received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 24, 1863 · At Newbys Crossroads, Va. · First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Artillery.

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