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Canadian sergeant major killed in Korea training accident
Sgt Major James Deans Wood 35 of Calgary dies from wounds after an accidental detonation during a high explosives demonstration near Pusan Korea. Wood earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1944 for gallantry with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Italy. He is survived by wife Mary Norma Louise Wood of Calgary.
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Korea
Pusan
James Deans Wood
Calgary
Wood
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Savio River
Italy
Ranfurly
Alta
Mary Norma Louise Wood
14Th Ave. West