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Piers
Michael
Wood

Born:

, 

Texas

Home:

Fort Sill

, 

Oklahoma

Piers Wood graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1966. he resigned in 1982 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant and subsequently retired as a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    34th Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Piers Michael Wood, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Wood distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Battery Commander in the 3d Battalion, 34th Artillery Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Wood, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.