Private First Class Jacob W Woods grave marker photo

World War II
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Fallen

County:
Ramsey

Date of Loss:

Rank:
Private First Class

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
Tenth Armored Infantry Battalion

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
Fourth Armored Division
Medals and Honors:

Biography:

Jacob W Woods was born on April 17, 1916, in Claire City, Roberts County, South Dakota to Itancan John (Johnny) Woods and Esther GoodBird Woods. He entered the United States Army on October 16, 1940, and was killed in action on March 16, 1945. Private First Class Woods is buried in Block 09, Lot American Legion, Space 17, GAR 3rd Addition, Devils Lake Cemetery, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota. 

Sources: Ancestry/Find a Grave