About James Wood
Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 85). James Wood was a Canadian naval officer.
Vice Admiral James Crilly Wood (29 August 1934 – 2 March 2020) was a Canadian Forces officer who served as Commander Maritime Command from 29 July 1983 to 3 July 1987.
Career Wood joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951. He became Commanding Officer of the submarine in 1967, a staff officer in the Directorate of Equipment Requirements at the National Defence Headquarters in 1970 and Commander of the First Canadian Submarine Squadron in 1972. before he retired in 1987.
Awards and decorations Wood's personal awards and decorations include the following:
Decoration awarded in 1977
He was a qualified Submariner and as such wore the Canadian Forces Submariner Dolphins
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Wood?
Canadian naval officer
When was James Wood born?
James Wood was born on 29 August 1934 in Charlottetown.
When did James Wood die?
James Wood died on 2 March 2020.
What was James Wood's occupation?
James Wood was a naval officer.
What nationality was James Wood?
James Wood was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Wood (Canadian admiral)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Wood. https://biography.guide/james-wood-naval-officer/
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