John Shirley Wood
US Army General (1888-1966) · United States · Died at 78
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Something wrong?Major General John Shirley Wood was a United States Army officer who served in World War I and World War II. He is most notable for training and commanding the 4th Armored Division, which spearheaded General George S. Patton's Third Army drive across France in 1944 during World War II.
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At West Point in 1912
From left to right: unknown officer, Lieutenant General Omar Bradley, Major General John S. Wood, Lieutenant General George S. Patton, and Major General Manton S. Eddy being shown a map by one of Patton's armored battalion commanders during a tour near Metz, France, November 1944Awards
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United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1966 · aged 78
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