Carle Augustus Woodruff
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Not to be confused with Charles Albert Woodruff.
Carle Augustus Woodruff (August 8, 1841 – July 20, 1913), was a career soldier in the United States Army who rose to the rank of brigadier general. He received the Medal of Honor while serving as an artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Carle Augustus Woodruff | |
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![]() Woodruff in September 1863[1] | |
Born | (1841-08-08)August 8, 1841 Buffalo, New York |
Died | July 20, 1913(1913-07-20) (aged 71) Raleigh, North Carolina |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1903 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War *Battle of Gettysburg *Battle of Trevilian Station *Battle of Cold Harbor |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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