Roland Lamar Wood was born in Shidler, Osage County, OK., the eldest son of William Elmer and Dora L (Brook) Wood. Lamar grew to manhood in Osage County. He served with the armed forces during World War II entering the U.S. Army in September, 1944, and was assigned overseas in March, 1945. While serving in the South Pacific the following article was printed in the local newspaper The Fairfax Chief on July 26,1945:
"Pfc, Roland L. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Wood, Ralston, had his equipment shot-up on his back but escaped without a scratch. On May 28th near Malaybay, Mindanao, P.I., a rifle company of the 108th regiment, was endeavoring to contact a regiment coming from the south to cut the Jap forces in half. The company was advancing in squad column, when Japanese rifles and machine guns cut loose with a devastating fire. The riflemen dashed to the side of the road to seek cover. PFC. Wood squatted behind a log, where he thought he would be safe. Another blast from the enemy followed."
"PFC. Wood was sure he was hit, as his shoulder went numb. He wasn't hit, though a bullet had passed through his pack, and was stopped by his helmet. Another had cut through the pocket of his jacket. 'That's close enough for me,' said the relieved doughboy. Shortly after this incident the 108th patrols met the regiment from the south and severed the Jap forces. Pfc. Wood has served in campaigns on Leyte and Mindanao."
Lamar married Mary Catherine Drymon March 10, 1947, in Ralston,Oklahoma. They later moved to Oklahoma City where Lamar worked for the Federal Aviation Authority as an aircraft mechanic at the Will Rogers World Airport until his retirement. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. He and Mary then moved to Pauls Valley, OK in February of 1979 to enjoy their retirement years. Lamar was diagnosed with cancer and when his health worsened they returned to Oklahoma City to be close to his doctor and treatment centers. Lamar died at age 62 years in the South Community Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Survivors at the time of his death include his wife, Mary, of the home; one son, Steven W. Wood, and a daughter, Donna L.(Wood) Leisy, both of Oklahoma City; one brother, Don Wood, Bartlesville, OK; two sisters, Lorraine Jones, Fairfax, OK, and Velma London, Vinita, OK; four grandchildren, and many other more distant relatives.
Funeral services were June 17, 1986, in Stufflebean Chapel in Pauls Valley with Rev. Robert Kanary officiating.
"Pfc, Roland L. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Wood, Ralston, had his equipment shot-up on his back but escaped without a scratch. On May 28th near Malaybay, Mindanao, P.I., a rifle company of the 108th regiment, was endeavoring to contact a regiment coming from the south to cut the Jap forces in half. The company was advancing in squad column, when Japanese rifles and machine guns cut loose with a devastating fire. The riflemen dashed to the side of the road to seek cover. PFC. Wood squatted behind a log, where he thought he would be safe. Another blast from the enemy followed."
"PFC. Wood was sure he was hit, as his shoulder went numb. He wasn't hit, though a bullet had passed through his pack, and was stopped by his helmet. Another had cut through the pocket of his jacket. 'That's close enough for me,' said the relieved doughboy. Shortly after this incident the 108th patrols met the regiment from the south and severed the Jap forces. Pfc. Wood has served in campaigns on Leyte and Mindanao."
Lamar married Mary Catherine Drymon March 10, 1947, in Ralston,Oklahoma. They later moved to Oklahoma City where Lamar worked for the Federal Aviation Authority as an aircraft mechanic at the Will Rogers World Airport until his retirement. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. He and Mary then moved to Pauls Valley, OK in February of 1979 to enjoy their retirement years. Lamar was diagnosed with cancer and when his health worsened they returned to Oklahoma City to be close to his doctor and treatment centers. Lamar died at age 62 years in the South Community Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Survivors at the time of his death include his wife, Mary, of the home; one son, Steven W. Wood, and a daughter, Donna L.(Wood) Leisy, both of Oklahoma City; one brother, Don Wood, Bartlesville, OK; two sisters, Lorraine Jones, Fairfax, OK, and Velma London, Vinita, OK; four grandchildren, and many other more distant relatives.
Funeral services were June 17, 1986, in Stufflebean Chapel in Pauls Valley with Rev. Robert Kanary officiating.
Roland Lamar Wood was born in Shidler, Osage County, OK., the eldest son of William Elmer and Dora L (Brook) Wood. Lamar grew to manhood in Osage County. He served with the armed forces during World War II entering the U.S. Army in September, 1944, and was assigned overseas in March, 1945. While serving in the South Pacific the following article was printed in the local newspaper The Fairfax Chief on July 26,1945:
"Pfc, Roland L. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Wood, Ralston, had his equipment shot-up on his back but escaped without a scratch. On May 28th near Malaybay, Mindanao, P.I., a rifle company of the 108th regiment, was endeavoring to contact a regiment coming from the south to cut the Jap forces in half. The company was advancing in squad column, when Japanese rifles and machine guns cut loose with a devastating fire. The riflemen dashed to the side of the road to seek cover. PFC. Wood squatted behind a log, where he thought he would be safe. Another blast from the enemy followed."
"PFC. Wood was sure he was hit, as his shoulder went numb. He wasn't hit, though a bullet had passed through his pack, and was stopped by his helmet. Another had cut through the pocket of his jacket. 'That's close enough for me,' said the relieved doughboy. Shortly after this incident the 108th patrols met the regiment from the south and severed the Jap forces. Pfc. Wood has served in campaigns on Leyte and Mindanao."
Lamar married Mary Catherine Drymon March 10, 1947, in Ralston,Oklahoma. They later moved to Oklahoma City where Lamar worked for the Federal Aviation Authority as an aircraft mechanic at the Will Rogers World Airport until his retirement. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. He and Mary then moved to Pauls Valley, OK in February of 1979 to enjoy their retirement years. Lamar was diagnosed with cancer and when his health worsened they returned to Oklahoma City to be close to his doctor and treatment centers. Lamar died at age 62 years in the South Community Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Survivors at the time of his death include his wife, Mary, of the home; one son, Steven W. Wood, and a daughter, Donna L.(Wood) Leisy, both of Oklahoma City; one brother, Don Wood, Bartlesville, OK; two sisters, Lorraine Jones, Fairfax, OK, and Velma London, Vinita, OK; four grandchildren, and many other more distant relatives.
Funeral services were June 17, 1986, in Stufflebean Chapel in Pauls Valley with Rev. Robert Kanary officiating.
"Pfc, Roland L. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Wood, Ralston, had his equipment shot-up on his back but escaped without a scratch. On May 28th near Malaybay, Mindanao, P.I., a rifle company of the 108th regiment, was endeavoring to contact a regiment coming from the south to cut the Jap forces in half. The company was advancing in squad column, when Japanese rifles and machine guns cut loose with a devastating fire. The riflemen dashed to the side of the road to seek cover. PFC. Wood squatted behind a log, where he thought he would be safe. Another blast from the enemy followed."
"PFC. Wood was sure he was hit, as his shoulder went numb. He wasn't hit, though a bullet had passed through his pack, and was stopped by his helmet. Another had cut through the pocket of his jacket. 'That's close enough for me,' said the relieved doughboy. Shortly after this incident the 108th patrols met the regiment from the south and severed the Jap forces. Pfc. Wood has served in campaigns on Leyte and Mindanao."
Lamar married Mary Catherine Drymon March 10, 1947, in Ralston,Oklahoma. They later moved to Oklahoma City where Lamar worked for the Federal Aviation Authority as an aircraft mechanic at the Will Rogers World Airport until his retirement. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. He and Mary then moved to Pauls Valley, OK in February of 1979 to enjoy their retirement years. Lamar was diagnosed with cancer and when his health worsened they returned to Oklahoma City to be close to his doctor and treatment centers. Lamar died at age 62 years in the South Community Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Survivors at the time of his death include his wife, Mary, of the home; one son, Steven W. Wood, and a daughter, Donna L.(Wood) Leisy, both of Oklahoma City; one brother, Don Wood, Bartlesville, OK; two sisters, Lorraine Jones, Fairfax, OK, and Velma London, Vinita, OK; four grandchildren, and many other more distant relatives.
Funeral services were June 17, 1986, in Stufflebean Chapel in Pauls Valley with Rev. Robert Kanary officiating.
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