John Shirley Wood Military person

John Shirley Wood (January 11, 1888 – July 2, 1966) was a United States Army major general. He was a career officer who served in World War I, and is most notable for training and commanding the 4th Armored Division which spearheaded for General Patton's Third Army drive across France in World War II.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Wood John S.
Birth date	January 11, 1888
Birth place	Monticello Arkansas
Date of death	July 02, 1966
Place of death	Reno Nevada
Resting place	West Point Cemetery

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award	Bronze Star Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Silver Star Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Air Medal
military operations	World War II World War I
military branch	United States Army
military command	4th Armored Division 1st Infantry Division Artillery 2nd Armored Division Artillery 2nd Battalion 16th Field Artillery Regiment 3rd Battalion 80th Field Artillery Regiment Combat Command A 5th Armored Division Tank Training Center Fort Knox Kentucky
service start	1912
service end	1946