Charles Edward Woodruff
1860–1915 (age 55)
Military Officer/Physician
Biography
Charles Edward Woodruff blended service as a physician with his commitments as a military officer, ensuring the wounded received compassionate care on and off the battlefield. His medical expertise and calm demeanor provided reassurance to soldiers facing illness and injury.
Woodruff's lifelong devotion to both armed service and healing reflected a rare combination of courage and compassion, qualities that earned him respect among peers and patients alike.