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John
Shirley
Wood
January 11, 1888

–

July 2, 1966

Cemetery:

United States Military Academy Cemetery

John Wood graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1912. He retired with disability in 1946 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    July 27, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 51 (September 3, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major General John Shirley Wood (ASN: 0-3352), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 27 July 1944. Major General Wood’s extraordinary heroism, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    4th Armored Division, XII Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XII Corps, General Orders No. 10 (August 18, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General John Shirley Wood (ASN: 0-3352), United States Army, 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. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    July 17 – November 5, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 17 (March 13, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Shirley Wood (ASN: 0-3352), United States Army, 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.