John Shirley Wood
John Shirley Wood | |
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Wood as 4th Armored Division commander c. 1942 | |
| Nicknames | "P" "Tiger Jack" |
| Born | January 11, 1888 Monticello, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | July 2, 1966 (aged 78) Reno, Nevada, United States |
| Place of burial | West Point Cemetery, New York, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1912–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3352 |
| Unit | Coast Artillery Corps United States Army Ordnance Corps Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment 3rd Battalion, 80th Field Artillery Regiment 4th Armored Division Tank Training Center, Fort Knox, Kentucky |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Air Medal (2) Bronze Star (2) |
Major General John Shirley Wood (January 11, 1888 – July 2, 1966) was a United States Army officer who served in World War I and World War II. He is most notable for training and commanding the 4th Armored Division, which spearheaded General George S. Patton's Third Army drive across France in 1944 during World War II.