Samuel Woods-Portsmouth, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 50.304 W 076° 18.966
18S E 382648 N 4077753
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for when on board the USS Mount Washington during the Nansemond River, VA action on April 14, 1863. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA in the 8th Walk, Lot 347.
Waymark Code: WM114X2
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2019
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He was born in 1838 in San Francisco, CA and died on May 23, 1885 in Portsmouth, VA.
His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WOODS, SAMUEL
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: California
• G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863
Citation: As captain of the gun, serving temporarily on board the U.S.S. Mount Washington, during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863. When one of his comrades was struck by a bullet and knocked overboard, Woods fearlessly jumped into the water and swam after him. Before he reached him, the man sank beneath the surface and Woods promptly swam back to the vessel, went to his gun, and fought it to the close of the action. At the close of the battle, he tirelessly cared for the wounded.
Armed Service: Navy
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