Korean War
| Service # | 15481912 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 19 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Smedley was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Smedley was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. On July 19, 1953, he suffocated when his bunker collapsed on "Heartbreak Ridge", North Korea.