Charles R. Woods
Charles Robert Woods (February 19, 1827 – February 26, 1885) was a career United States Army officer and a Union general during the American Civil War. He is noted for commanding the relief troops that first attempted to resupply Fort Sumter prior to the start of the conflict, and served with distinction during the war.
Charles Robert Woods | |
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Brig. Gen. Charles Robert Woods | |
| Born | February 19, 1827 Newark, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1885 (aged 58) Newark, Ohio, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Cedar Hill Cemetery Newark, Ohio, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1852–1874 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | 76th Ohio Infantry 1st Bde., 1st Div., XV Corps 1st Division, XV Corps 2nd U.S. Infantry |
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