Charles Armijo Woodruff | |
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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 Hotel Bossert, Brooklyn, New York City | (aged 61)
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) |
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.