Leighton C. Wood continued to serve with motor torpedo boats during World War II, fighting in the three Solomon Island campaigns, the Philippines, and Borneo and earning five battle stars and a Silver Star. He later worked for IBM as director of product development and security.

Articles by Leighton C. Wood

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Last Visit with My Father

By Leighton C. Wood
February 2008
During World War II shipboard visits, the author learned lessons in leadership from his father and in friendship from Arleigh Burke.