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Walter Bertram Wood (1898–1917), World War I flying ace; Walter Childs Wood (1864–1953), American surgeon and politician; Walter Quarry Wood (1888–1958), Scottish surgeon; Walter W. Wood (1894–1980), American football player and a football, basketball, and baseball coach; Walter Wood (athlete) (1914–1972), American Olympic athlete
Variations of the name include the surnames Woodd, Woode, Woods, Wod, and Wode. [2] The equivalent name in German is Wald, and in many cases, emigrants from the German-speaking countries Anglicized this name to Wood when they settled in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, et cetera. The name "Wald" still exists, too.
Mehitable E. Woods (1813–1891), hero of the American Civil War; Michael Woods (disambiguation), also Mike Woods, several people; Mimi Woods, American voice actress known primarily for voice-overs in Japanese anime; Mitch Woods (born 1951), American boogie-woogie, jump blues and jazz pianist and singer
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.
The surname Wood is common throughout Britain. There are two possible origins of the name. The most common origin is from a topographic name, used to describe a person who lived in or worked in a wood or forest. A less common origin of the name is as a nickname for an eccentric or violent person. [3] [4] [5]
A Elisabeth Abegg (1882–1974), German educator who rescued Jews during the Holocaust Damon Albarn (b. 1968), English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer Harry Albright (living), Swiss-born Canadian former editor of The Friend, Communications Consultant for FWCC Thomas Aldham (c. 1616–1660), English Quaker instrumental in setting up the first meeting in the Doncaster area Horace ...
Robert Elkington Wood (June 13, 1879 – November 6, 1969) was an American military officer and business executive. After retiring from the U.S. Army as a brigadier general, Wood had a successful career as a corporate executive, most notably with Sears, Roebuck and Company.
John E. McMahon (1860–1920), a United States Army officer who served in numerous conflicts, most notably in World War I, where he commanded the 5th Division, and father of John E. McMahon Jr. John E. McMahon Jr. (1890-1971), a career United States Army officer who attained the rank of brigadier general