Korean War
| Service # | O-2016314 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 16 1951 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
First Lieutenant Wood was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
First Lieutenant Wood was a member of the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on May 26, 1951 and returned to duty on June 12, 1951. He was seriously wounded again on July 14, 1951 and died of those wounds on July 16, 1951.