John Shirley Wood
Major General John Shirley Wood (January 11, 1888 – July 2, 1966) 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.
John Shirley Wood | |
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Major General John Shirley Wood, pictured here sometime during World War II | |
| Nickname(s) | "P" "Tiger Jack" |
| Born | January 11, 1888 Monticello, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | July 2, 1966 (aged 78) Reno, Nevada, United States |
| Place of burial | West Point Cemetery, New York, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3352 |
| Unit | Coast Artillery Corps United States Army Ordnance Corps Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment 3rd Battalion, 80th Field Artillery Regiment 4th Armored Division Tank Training Center, Fort Knox, Kentucky |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Air Medal (2) Bronze Star (2) |
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