Charles Armijo Woodruff
Charles Armijo Woodruff (January 12, 1884 – November 23, 1945) was a United States Navy officer and the governor of American Samoa from December 6, 1914, to March 1, 1915. He captained multiple ships in both the Navy and the United States Merchant Marine. He served only briefly as governor, for a few months before ceding the office to John Martin Poyer.
Charles Armijo Woodruff | |
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At Annapolis in 1906 | |
| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office December 6, 1914 – March 1, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Post |
| Succeeded by | John Martin Poyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1884 Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Died | November 23, 1945 (aged 61) Hotel Bossert, Brooklyn, New York City |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Ship captain |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | USS Pampanga (PG-39) |
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