Born in Los Angeles, California, June 3, 1920 Graduated from the Davis, California
Joint Union High School, May 1938
Enrolled in the University of California, Davis, August 1938. Completed three semesters in residence and withdrew in anticipation of National Service.
Military Service
MILITARY HISTORY
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Military Training
Inducted in the Army of the United States with a grade of Private, 25 Jul 1941. Promoted to Private First Class, 1 January 1942,
Promoted to Corporal, 1 February 1942. Promoted to Sergeant, 1 June 1942.
Active Service Assignments
From July 41 to Aug 41; Air Corps Advanced Flying School, Stockton, California.
Aug 41 to Jun 42; 375th School Squadron, Stockton Field, California.
In Service 10 months and 10 days,
Sergeant Smith died from injuries 4 June 1942 sustained in a gasoline explosion.
Decorations and Awards
AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.
WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL.