Korean War
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 17 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Seaman Smith was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Seaman Smith was on home leave from his ship on the West Coast after his ship's recent deployment to Korean waters. On September 17, 1952, he was killed in an automobile accident in New Hartford, New York.