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Paul
Douglas
Wood
MIA (WWII) KIA

Born:

, 

Washington

Home:

Washington

, 

D.C.

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila (Tablets of the Missing)

Paul Douglas graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. He was killed fighting on Bataan on or about April 7, 1942.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    57th Infantry Regiment (PS)

    Division:

    Philippine Division

    Action Date:

    January 12, 1942
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 108 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major (Infantry) Paul Douglas Wood (ASN: 0-19293), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 January 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Major 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 and the United States Army.