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William H. Woodall — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score100955th out of 4539

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1002618 of 4539

U.S. Army#396of 2023

American Civil War#8of 1095

Battle of Namozine Church#2of 2

William H. Woodall

Chief Civilian Scout, U.S. Army

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American Civil WarBattle of Namozine Church

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

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Biography

William H. Woodall was a civilian employee of the Union Army during the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Namozine Church. He is one of only a handful of civilians to have received the medal.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

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Heroic Score100 pts