Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

September 19th, 1944

Major Warren C. Wood, O-295588, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the vicinity of *** [Mortain], France, on 8 August 1944. The First Battalion, 134th Infantry, encountered strong enemy resistance to its front and left flank while enemy tanks moved in front its rear. Grasping the danger of the battalion’s position, Major Wood, then battalion executive officer, organized the rear elements for a fire fight with the tanks, organized the message center personal into rocketlaunching teams, and, working his way under heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire toward two tank destroyers, ordered them into action against the tanks. As a result of the determined resistance organized and directed by Major Wood, the enemy tank attack was repelled. The gallant action of Major Wood, his aggressive leadership and initiative, reflect high credit upon his character as an officer and upon the military service.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 34 (19 September 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

December 5th, 1944

Lieutenant Colonel Warren C. Wood, O-295588, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the vicinity of *** [Achain], France on 12 and 13 November 1944. Casualties due to strong enemy resistance, and illness among the troops caused by unusually inclement weather, had lessened, in the Third Battalion, 134th Infantry, the ranks of the fighting men who were showing the strain of fatigue. Colonel Wood, commanding the third battalion, went forward with his assault element, personally moving among his men, offering them encouragement and spurring them on. The men were heartened by the fact that their commander was in their midst, actually experiencing the same hardships and dangers as themselves, and responded to his efforts. While so engaged Colonel Wood exposed himself to the enemy fire, as a result of which he was wounded by enemy shell fragmentation and was evacuated. Colonel Wood’s dynamic leadership, his determination to accomplish his mission, and his disregard for personal safety, reflect credit upon his character as an officer.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 55 (5 December 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
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