Vietnam War
| Unit | 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | St. Louis Missouri |
| Date of Death | April 3 1965 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Smith was a member of the 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam. On April 3, 1965, he was the pilot of a North American Super Sabre Fighter (F-100D) supporting bombers over the Thanh Hoa Bridge near Hanoi, North Vietnam, when his aircraft was shot down. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.