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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James H. Wood

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Senath, Missouri

Honored By

Marjorie Lynn Wood

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FOR 2 1/2 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC ON THE DESTROYER, THE USS MELVIN DD-680. HELPED SAVE A SISTER SHIP, USS HAZELWOOD AFTER A KAMIKAZE ATTACK OFF OKINAWA ON APRIL 29, 1945. AFTER THE WAR, HE REMAINED IN THE NAVAL RESERVE UNTIL RETIRING AS A COMMANDER.