Harold Leonard Wood Private First Class, U.S. Army
Born on Jan 22, 1919 in Maine. On 5 May 1945, then-Private First Class Harold Leonard Wood was serving with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, Third U.S. Army.
On that day, PFC Wood’s unit was in action against German forces in Germany. PFC Wood’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him, at the cost of his life, the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Medals, Awards and Badges:
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin and Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Distinguished Service Cross Citation (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 Private First Class Harold L. Wood (ASN: 31402078), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 5 May 1945. Private First Class Wood's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 216 (1945)
Burial:
Private First Class Harold Leonard Wood is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville, Kennebec County, ME.
Source: Military Hall of Honor