William T. Woodruff – First Lieutenant, United States Army

Thanks to Kenneth R. MacNevin for reminding us about Lieutenant Woodruff.  The Lieutenant died in the Civil war while serving with the 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry.  He was one of the first Army burials in Arlington National Cemetery, in what was once Mrs. Robert E. Lee's Rose Garden and near the Custis-Lee Mansion.

WOODRUFF, WILLIAM T

  • LT 1ST MICH INF
  • DATE OF DEATH: 06/28/1864
  • BURIED AT:   SITE 5219
    ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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