The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Alvyn P. Wood (ASN: 0-2006903), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 222d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 25 February 1945, near Kohlhutte, France. Lieutenant Wood was leading a combat patrol when one of his men had his foot blown off by an enemy mine. Although severely stunned by the concussion Lieutenant Wood killed three Germans with grenades and went to the aid of the wounded man. While carrying this man to safety, he shot and killed a German officer and two enlisted men. When intensified enemy fire made further advance impossible, Lieutenant Wood withdrew his patrol, carrying the wounded man and skillfully guiding his men to our lines, where he collapsed from exhaustion. His courageous leadership and devotion to his men reflect the highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.