West Point was originally located near the parade field but was moved to the post cemetery in 1885. Wood was one of the first graduates of West Point to be killed in action. (The first was Ensign George Ronan, who was killed near Fort Dearborn in Chicago, Illinois on August 15, 1812.) Dates of rank Cadet, USMA - May 17, 1805 2nd Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers - October 30, 1806 1st Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers - February, 1808 Captain, Corps of Engineers - July 1, 1812 Brevet Major - May 6, 1813 Brevet Lieutenant Colonel - July 25, 1814 References External links Service summary and biographical sketch 1783 births 1814 deaths Military personnel from New York City People from Lunenburg, Massachusetts People from Wood County, Ohio United States Military Academy alumni United States Army officers Military personnel from Massachusetts United States Army personnel of the War of 1812 American military personnel killed in the War of 1812