World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Pocklington, Yorkshire, he served as a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards, British Army. At the village of St. Python, France, October 13, 1918, when opposed by German machine guns killed the platoon Sergeant, Corporal Wood took command of the platoon. Under heavy fire, Corporal Wood boldly carried a large brick out into the open space and fired continually ordering his men to work across while he covered them by his fire. He drove off repeated enemy counter-attacks against his position until the whole of his party had reached the objective point. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was promoted Lance Sergeant and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal by King George V at Buckingham Palace on February 22, 1919.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Pocklington, Yorkshire, he served as a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards, British Army. At the village of St. Python, France, October 13, 1918, when opposed by German machine guns killed the platoon Sergeant, Corporal Wood took command of the platoon. Under heavy fire, Corporal Wood boldly carried a large brick out into the open space and fired continually ordering his men to work across while he covered them by his fire. He drove off repeated enemy counter-attacks against his position until the whole of his party had reached the objective point. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was promoted Lance Sergeant and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal by King George V at Buckingham Palace on February 22, 1919.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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