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Leonard Wood (October 9, 1860 – August 7, 1927) was a United States Army major general, physician, and public official. He served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba, and Governor-General of the Philippines. He began his military career as an army doctor on the frontier, where he received the Medal of Honor.
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).
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Leonard Earle Wood (born September 22, 1934) is a former NASCAR crew chief, engine builder and co-founder of Wood Brothers Racing. 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.
3 days ago · Fort Leonard Wood is a thriving and prosperous installation that has evolved from a small basic training post more than 80 years ago to a premier Army Center of Excellence that trains nearly...
Jun 21, 2021 · Some of the expansion's success was thanks to Army Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, who earned the Medal of Honor at the very beginning of what became a very distinguished career. Wood was born...
From 22 April 1910 to 20 April 1914, Wood served as the Army Chief of Staff. He was a leading proponent of national preparedness, streamlined Army administrative procedures and urged increases in officer strength. After his tour as Chief of Staff, Wood once again commanded the Department of the East from 1914 to 1917.
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. After graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1884, he joined the Army Medical Corps as a contract surgeon.
