Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Bombing Squadron 2 (VB-2), USS Lexington (CV-2), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

October 1942

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron TWO (VB-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942. In the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire and fierce fighter opposition, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Wood dived his plane at an enemy Japanese aircraft carrier and released his bomb with calm accuracy. By grim determination and expert appraisal of his objective, he contributed materially to the high percentage of hits inflicted by his particular squadron and assisted in ultimate destruction of the enemy carrier. His individual action was an important factor in the collective success of those United States Naval forces which engaged in the enemy in the Battl e of the Coral Sea. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Wood''s outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 307 (October 1942)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Bombing Squadron 2 (VB-2), USS Lexington (CV-2), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

October 1942

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the battle of Lae and Salamaua, in 1942."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 307 (October 1942)