Eric Fisher Wood

Eric Fisher Wood was born in New York City in 1888 to Frances Fisher Wood and Dr. William Benjamin Wood.

As a boy Wood was educated in private schools. He later enrolled at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, from which he graduated with degrees in Economics, English, and a PhD degree in civil engineering. Wood did additional post-graduate course work studying architecture at Columbia University in New York City, as well as the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

During the 1920s Wood moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he established himself as a prominent architect.

He also continued his military career as commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

With the outbreak of World War II, Wood was recalled to active duty. He served for the duration of the war, rising to the rank of brigadier general.

During the course of his military career Wood would earn the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart with oak leaf, and the Croix de Guerre, in addition to 20 ribbons and 10 battle stars.