Background
WOODS, James Sterrett was born on August 24, 1883 in Lewiston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Milliken and Sarah Elizabeth (Johnson) Woods.
WOODS, James Sterrett was born on August 24, 1883 in Lewiston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Milliken and Sarah Elizabeth (Johnson) Woods.
Grammar Schools, Lewiston, Pennsylvania. Gettysburg Preparatory School, 1 year. Chambersburg Academy, 3 years.
Princeton, 1900-1901. University Naval Academy, 1901-1905.
Commissioned Ensign, 1907. Lieutenant Junior. Grade, 1910. Lieutenant, 1911; Lieutenant- Commander, 1917.
Commander, 1918; Captain, Member: American Society of Naval Engineers. Naval Athletic Assn.
Club: Army & Navy (Washington, District of Columbia).
Spouse Dorothy Day, May 19, 1908, Berkeley California.