Evan M. Woodward Explained

Evan M. Woodward (March 11, 1838 – August 15, 1904) was an American Medal of Honor recipient who fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Woodward was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is now buried at Riverview Cemetery, New Jersey.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Evan M. Woodward U.S. Civil War U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipient. 2021-05-02. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. en.
  2. Web site: Evan Woodward - Recipient -. 2021-05-02. valor.militarytimes.com. en.

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