The 35th Infantry Regiment Association salutes our fallen brother, , who died in the service of his country on , .
The decorations earned by include:
LRRP Ashcan 61
Award of The Silver Star, General Orders 29, 4th Infantry Division
For gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On 9 January 1969 a 3rd Brigade Long Range Patrol Team was ambushed shortly after departing its night location. Specialist Wood, who was serving as Radio-Telephone Operator, received a serious chest wound during the initial fire. Although severely wounded and suffering from massive loss of blood, he continued to man his radio and render complete and accurate reports which enabled his higher headquarters to react quickly and decisively. When the enemy fire proved too great to overcome, Specialist Wood, still giving no consideration to the gravity of his wounds, immediately rallied his team and moved them to a safer area. Only after he became too weak from loss of blood, did he turn his duties over to another man. Even after he was no longer functional, he expressed no concern for himself. Specialist Wood succumbed to his wounds shortly after reaching hospital facilities. Specialist Wood’s extraordinary heroism, profound concern for his fellow soldiers, and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders Number 319 AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR FOR HEROISM
For heroism in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On 16 December 1968, 3rd Brigade Long Range Patrol Team number 63 was conducting reconnaissance operations in Kontum province. At approximately 1355 hours, the team spotted five NVA soldiers moving along the trail and followed them in hopes of finding their base camp area. As they were following the five enemy soldiers, two more enemy soldiers spotted them. One of the enemy soldiers was immediately eliminated but the other attempted to fire upon one of the LRRP team members. Specialist Wood immediately reacted and eliminated the enemy before he could fire a shot. Upon reaching the enemy encampment, the enemy had fled but left behind numerous weapons as well as gear. The team’s expert handling of the situation led to maximum intelligence being gained from the mission. Specialist Wood’s professionalism, personal bravery, and exemplary devotion to duty are n keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army
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