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Wood, John Shirley "P"

Date of birth:
January 11th, 1988 (Monticello/Arkansas, United States)
Date of death:
July 2nd, 1966 (Reno/Nevada, United States)
Buried on:
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery
Plot: V. Row: F. Grave: 295.
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 4th Armored Division, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
August 18th, 1944
"For gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, XII Corps, General Orders No. 10
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 4th Armored Division, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
For action performed on 27 July 1944, in the vicinity of Coutances/Manche department, France.

Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 July 1944. Major General Wood's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 51 (1944).
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 4th Armored Division, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
March 13th, 1945
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 4th Armored Division during the period from 17 July to 5 November 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wood and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."

War Department, General Orders No. 17

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