Wayne C. Smith
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Wayne Carleton Smith (December 4, 1901 – November 13, 1964) was a major general in the United States Army.[2]
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Wayne C. Smith | |
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Born | (1901-12-04)December 4, 1901 St. Joseph, Missouri, US |
Died | November 13, 1964(1964-11-13) (aged 62) Farmington, Maine, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1920–1921 1925–1957 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 11th Airborne Division 7th Infantry Division[1] |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
Spouse(s) | Mildred L. Smith[2] |
Relations | Major Wayne C. Smith Jr. (son) Commander Robert M. Smith (son) Captain Carl R. Smith (son)[2] |
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