Zachariah Woodall AKA Zachary Woodall-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Wichita River, TX on September 12, 1874. He served in the military as Zachariah Woodall. His true name was Zachary T. Woodall. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 22, Site 15788.
Waymark Code: WMYK3N
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2018
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He was born in 1850 in Alexandria, VA and died on September 12, 1899 in Havana, Cuba. His Medal of Honor information and citation is:
WOODALL, ZACHARIAH
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Wichita River, Tex., 12 September 1874
• Date of issue: 7 November 1874
Citation: While in command of S men and carrying dispatches, was attacked by 125 Indians, where, he with his command fought throughout the day, he being severely wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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