World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Kenneth Wood
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Joliet, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Gloria Ryder
Relationship
Daughter
WOUNDED ON APRIL 8, 1945 IN THE INVASION OF OKINAWA. 7TH DIVISION, 184TH INFANTRY, COMPANY L. IN ADDITION TO THE PURPLE HEART; HE WAS AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBONS, BATTLE STAR AND BEACH HEAD ARROW HEAD.