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John Augustus Wood | |
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| Born | 10 June 1818 Fort William, Scotland |
| Died | 23 January 1878 Poona, British India |
| Buried | St Mary's Churchyard, Poona |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Bombay Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 20th Bombay Native Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Persian War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Colonel John Augustus Wood VC (10 June 1818 – 23 January 1878) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.