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December 2004 - MEDAL OF HONOR issued 26 October 1864 on display in the Exhibit Room

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to WOODBURY, ERI D. Rank and Organization: Sergeant, Company E, 1st Vermont Cavalry. Place and Date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Entered Service At: St. Johnsbury, Vt. Birth: Francistown, N.H. Date of Issue: 26 October 1864

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.

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