Joseph E Wood ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Florida
On February 22, 1944 Second Lieutenant Wood was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Florida. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 26691 |
| Service ID | O-2044973 |
| Name | Joseph E Wood |
| From | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Casualty Date | February 22, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 353rd Fighter Group, 351st Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Joseph E Wood is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Joseph E Wood was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Wood had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-2044973. Attached to 353rd Fighter Group, 351st Fighter Squadron.
According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Miami-Dade county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Wood was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on February 22, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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