Band Sergt., F. A., Hdqrs. Co., 30th Div., 113th Regt. Born in Richland County; son of R. R. and Mrs. M. A. Wood. Entered service July 23, 1917, at Charlotte, N.C. Sent to Camp Sevier and from there to Camp Mills, N. Y. Transferred to Camp Coltquidan, France, June 13, 1918. Date of promotion, April 19, 1918. Fought at St. Mihiel offensive, Argonne defensive, Woevre Sector. Mustered out at Camp Jackson March 29, 1919.