Korean War
| Service # | 25026813 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 7 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant Smith was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Smith was a member of Battery C, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. While serving as a forward observer, he was killed by enemy mortars on Hill 867 "Heartbreak Ridge", North Korea on October 7, 1951.