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William H. Woodall
Civilian Scout
Civilian Scout William H. Woodall served the U.S. Army.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Civilian Scout
Medal of Honor
29 March 1865 · Virginia, Appomattox campaign, Sailors Creek, March 29 to April 9, 1865. Entered service at Winchester, Virginia. Birthdate: unknown. · Civilian scout, U.S. Army, Major General Philip H. Sheridan's Headquarters, during Civil War.
Captured flag of Brigadier General Rufus Barringer's headquarters brigade. (In 1916, the general review of all Medals of Honor deemed 900 unwarranted. This recipient was one of them. In June 1989, the U.S. Army Board of Correction of Records restored the medal to this recipient.)
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Captured flag of Brigadier General Rufus Barringer's headquarters brigade. (In 1916, the general review of all Medals of Honor deemed 900 unwarranted. This recipient was one of them. In June 1989, the U.S. Army Board of Correction of Records restored the medal to this recipient.)
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