James Clark Woods

James Clark Woods
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Air Force
Rank Major
Military Decorations Bronze Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Wall E
Wall Side 3
Row 2
Plaque Number 9

U.S. Military Academy Class of 1959

Killed in Action 19 October 1969

Pilot

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart, Air Medal w/10 OLC, Air Force Commendation,Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star

James flew numerous aircraft including the B-50 Superfortress, the OV-10 Bronco, and the C-141 Starlifter for which he was the Aircraft Commander. He also served as an Instructor Pilot and while in Vietnam a Forward Air Controller. James was Killed in Action in the Bien Hoa Province, Vietnam.

C-141 Starlifter

B-50 Superfortress

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