World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Hugh A. Wood
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Louisiana, Missouri
Honored By
Ms. Lisa Watts
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED ABOARD THE USS PERRY DMS-17 AND SURVIVED THE SEPTEMBER 13, 1944 SINKING WHEN THE PERRY STRUCK A MINE AND SANK OFF PALAU ISLAND. DISCHARGED FROM THE NAVY ON JANUARY 8, 1944. DIED ON AUGUST 26, 1992.