Korean War
| Service # | 623591 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | August 18 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Corporal Wood was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Wood was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade. He was Killed in Action while attacking the entrenched enemy at O-Bong-ni Ridge, Naktong River Bulge, South Korea on August 18, 1950.