World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William L. Wood
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Laura Wilson
Relationship
Sister
Graduate of the 1945 Class, West Point. In 1946, Army Pilot in the 413th Fighter Group. Flew reconnaissance flights over Japan to monitor that country's compliance in keeping the peace. Killed in plane crash at Yontan Airfield, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on June 27, 1946.