American Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award on December 14, 1894 for his actions as a 1st lieutenant with the 2nd Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry, US Army, on December 13, 1862 at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was later advanced to the rank of major before the end of the war. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For extraordinary heroism on December 13, 1862, in action at Fredericksburg, Virginia. First Lieutenant Woodward advanced between the lines, demanded and received the surrender of the 19th Georgia Infantry and captured their battle flag."
American Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award on December 14, 1894 for his actions as a 1st lieutenant with the 2nd Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry, US Army, on December 13, 1862 at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was later advanced to the rank of major before the end of the war. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For extraordinary heroism on December 13, 1862, in action at Fredericksburg, Virginia. First Lieutenant Woodward advanced between the lines, demanded and received the surrender of the 19th Georgia Infantry and captured their battle flag."
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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