Allan Wood enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve as an aviation cadet on December 7, 1942. He was commissioned a Marine Corps Reserve second lieutenant and designated a Naval Aviator in 1945. Released from active duty in 1946, he attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. degree in 1950, and with an M.A. degree in 1951. He was recalled to active service, seeing combat in both Korea and then again in Vietnam. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.
Sponsored by:
Allan
T.
Wood
August 1, 1923
–
Born:
Wayne
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
-
Legion of Merit
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Allan T. Wood (MCSN: 0-44159), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States Deputy Chief of Staff and later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, Logistics, III Marine Amphibious Force in the Republic of Vietnam.
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Major GeneralBatallion:
Marine Fighter Squadron 212 (VMF-212)Action Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Allan T. Wood (MCSN: 0-44159), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-212) in Korea.
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Major GeneralBatallion:
Marine Fighter Squadron 212 (VMF-212)
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Allan T. Wood (MCSN: 0-44159), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-212) in Korea.