James W. Wood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James W. Wood

American astronaut

Date of Birth: 09-Aug-1924

Place of Birth: Paragould, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1990

Profession: military officer, aircraft pilot, aerospace engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

James Wayne Wood (August 9, 1924 – January 1, 1990), (Col, USAF), was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S.
Air Force officer, test pilot, and astronaut in the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.