Wayne C. Smith

Wayne C. Smith
Lt. Tom Fernandez receiving silver star from gen wayne smith.jpg
General Wayne C. Smith issuing the Silver Star after the Battle of Triangle Hill in November, 1952.
Born(1901-12-04)December 4, 1901
St. Joseph, Missouri
DiedNovember 13, 1964(1964-11-13) (aged 62)
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1925–1957
RankMajor General
Commands held11th Airborne Division
7th Infantry Division[1]
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Soldier's Medal
Spouse(s)Mildred L. Smith[2][3]
RelationsMajor Wayne C. Smith Jr. (son)
Commander Robert M. Smith (son)
Captain Carl R. Smith (son)[2]

Wayne Carleton Smith (December 4, 1901 – November 13, 1964) was a major general in the United States Army.[2]

Early life

World War II

Post-World War II

Korean War

See also

References

  1. ^ Boose 2005, p. 79.
  2. ^ a b c "Wayne C. Smith, 62, Ex‐Major General". The New York Times. November 14, 1964. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  3. ^ Mrs Mildred L. Smith at Find a Grave

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