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Valentine Wood graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1913. He retired as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    Submarine Chaser Unit

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Valentine Wood, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer and Navigator of Sub Chasers operating in the Adriatic and as Hunt Commander of chasers on barrage during World War I. Also as instructor of chaser officers.