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Woodbury, Eri Davidson

U.S. Army

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. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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