Korean War
| Service # | 14123941 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 4 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Smoak was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
Sergeant First Class Smoak was a Light Weapons Infantry Leader with the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 1, 1950 and returned to duty on October 2, 1950. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 3, 1951 and died while a prisoner on April 4, 1952.