Korean War
| Service # | 12284805 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 5 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Woods was awarded the Silver Star for disregarding his own life and rescuing a wounded comrade, the Purple Heart, 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
Sergeant Woods was a Light Weapons Infantry Leader with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action during "Operation Thunderbolt", while retaking Seoul on February 5, 1951.