the PRG. In June 1973 Woodward was appointed as Inspector General of the United States Army. On 17 October 1973 Woodward was flying from the Washington D.C. via London to West Germany on an inspection tour when he collapsed on the flight. The plane landed at Heathrow Airport and Woodward was taken to Ashford Hospital where he died. He was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. Decorations His decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal (2), the Legion of Merit (3) and the Bronze Star. References United States Army generals Inspectors General of the United States Army 1917 births 1973 deaths United States Army personnel of World War II United States Army personnel of the Vietnam War