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Alonzo Woodruff

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Medal of Honor winner
Medal of Honor winner

Alonzo Woodruff (March 31, 1839 - February 10, 1917) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in the American Civil War.

Biography

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Woodruff was born in Ionia, Michigan, on March 31, 1839.[1] During the Civil War he served in the 1st United States Sharpshooters as a sergeant. He served in this role at the Battle of Boydton Plank Road on October 27, 1864, in which he earned his Medal of Honor.[2] He died on February 10, 1917, and was buried in Valley Cemetery, Luther, Michigan.[3]

Medal of Honor Citation

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For extraordinary heroism on 27 October 1864, in action at Hatcher's Run, Virginia. Sergeant Woodruff went to the assistance of a wounded and overpowered comrade, and in a hand-to-hand encounter effected his rescue.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Alonzo Woodruff | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  2. ^ "Alonzo Woodruff - victoriacross". vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  3. ^ "List by Alphabet ( U-Z ) » Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States". www.mohhsus.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  4. ^ "Alonzo Woodruff - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.