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 Brigadier General William T. Wood, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Senior Assistant to the Inspector General of the Army.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Regiment:
18th Infantry RegimentAction Date:
June 22 – July 17, 1898
U.S. Military Academy Register of GraduatesMajor (Infantry) William Thomas Wood, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action while serving with the 18th Infantry Regiment, during the Battle of Manila at Luzon, Philippine Islands, during the Spanish-American War in 1898.