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Wood with his wife and children. Wood was serving in Monterey, California, in 1888 when he met Louise Adriana Condit Smith (1869–1943), who was vacationing with her uncle and legal guardian, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Johnson Field. [79] They married in Washington, DC on November 18, 1890, with the entire Supreme Court in attendance. [80] [81]
Dr. Harvey Cushing had taken a personal liking to Leonard Wood from their first meeting in mid-1909, his operation on the General in February 1910, and the fateful surgery of August 1927.
May 21, 2018 · Leonard Wood (1860-1927), American Army officer and colonial administrator, was an ardent advocate of military preparedness. A doctor's son, Leonard Wood was born in Winchester, N.H., on Oct. 9, 1860.
Leonard Earle Wood (born September 22, 1934) is a former NASCAR crew chief, engine builder and co-founder of Wood Brothers Racing. [1] Considered the innovator of the modern pit stop, Wood's team is recognized as the first to record a 25-second four-tire pit stop in NASCAR history. [2]
Leonard Wood retired from the Army in 1921 and returned to the Philippines to serve as civilian Governor until his death in 1927. He was survived by his wife Laura Condit Smith Wood (m. 1890) and their three children. Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri bears his name today.
Aug 3, 2024 · Leonard Wood (born Oct. 9, 1860, Winchester, N.H., U.S.—died Aug. 7, 1927, Boston) was a medical officer who became chief of staff of the U.S. Army and governor general of the Philippine Islands (1921–27).
(1860–1927), army officer and colonial administrator.Educated at Harvard and Harvard Medical School, Wood joined the army as a contract surgeon in 1885. Although he entered the line in 1898 ... We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
