Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician First Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 6 1958 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician First Class Smith was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Technician First Class Smith was a crew member of a PB4Y-5A Privateer patrol bomber with Patrol Bomber Squadron 48, based at Naval Air Station Sangley Point, Philippines. On April 6, 1958, the aircraft was departing to patrol the Korean area when it crashed shortly after takeoff from Iwakuni, Japan killing 9 crewmen.