Son of Carroll E. Wood and Mrs. Harriet Firkin (Perkins?) Wood Johnson.
Graduate of E. C. Glass, in Army about 18 months, a paratrooper of the 503rd Infantry Division. Took part in the Dorn Triangle, his unit - 173rd Battalion made the first combat jump in Vietnam. voluntary second duty - served as helicopter gunner in battle on Hill 885 at Dak To.
Aug. 1968 - family received his medals - Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star, V for valor.
Son of Carroll E. Wood and Mrs. Harriet Firkin (Perkins?) Wood Johnson.
Graduate of E. C. Glass, in Army about 18 months, a paratrooper of the 503rd Infantry Division. Took part in the Dorn Triangle, his unit - 173rd Battalion made the first combat jump in Vietnam. voluntary second duty - served as helicopter gunner in battle on Hill 885 at Dak To.
Aug. 1968 - family received his medals - Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star, V for valor.
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