Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 23 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Smith was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Smith was a crew member of a PB4Y-5A Privateer patrol bomber with Patrol Bomber Squadron 671 assigned to Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia. On August 23, 1951, the aircraft crashed on takeoff killing 8 men.