About Alan Wood
Lived 1922 – 2013 (aged 90). Alan Wood was an American painter.
Alan Stevenson Wood (May 3, 1922 – April 18, 2013) was an American retired naval officer and veteran of World War II. Wood, who was U.S. Naval Communications officer at the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945, supplied the American flag being raised in the historic Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal on February 23, 1945.
Biography
Early life Wood was born in Pasadena, California, on May 3, 1922.
Wood died of natural causes at his home in Sierra Madre, California, on April 18, 2013, at the age of 90. His wife, Elizabeth Wood, died in 1985; they had a son. He was buried at Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery.
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Who was Alan Wood?
US Navy officer
When was Alan Wood born?
Alan Wood was born on 3 May 1922.
When did Alan Wood die?
Alan Wood died on 18 April 2013.
What was Alan Wood's occupation?
Alan Wood was a painter.
What nationality was Alan Wood?
Alan Wood was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Wood (military officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Wood. https://biography.guide/alan-wood-painter/
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