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Woodbury, Eri Davidson
Woodbury, Eri Davidson
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Captain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 1st Vermont Cavalry
HometownFrancistown, New Hampshire
Citation

During the regiment’s charge when the enemy was in retreat Sgt. Woodbury encountered 4 Confederate infantrymen retreating. He drew his saber and ordered them to surrender, overcoming by his determined actions their willingness to further resist. They surrendered to him together with their rifles and 12th North Carolina (C.S.A.) regimental flag.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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