He served in the Mexican - American War and as a Union general during the American Civil War .
Thomas John Wood ( September 25 , 1823 -- February 26 , 1906 ) was a career United States Army officer .
Thomas John Wood served in the Mexican - American War and as a Union general during the American Civil War .
Thomas John Wood ( September 25 , 1823 -- February 26 , 1906 ) was a career United States Army officer .