Charles Bradford Smith

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Charles Bradford Smith
Born(1916-05-07)May 7, 1916
Lambertville, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMay 27, 2004(2004-05-27) (aged 88)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1939–1965
RankBrigadier general
Commands held3rd Infantry Division 15th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Korean War
Battle of Osan
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star Medal
Order of Taegeug Military Merit
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Distinguished Service Medal

Charles Bradford Smith (May 7, 1916 – May 27, 2004) was a United States Army military personnel during World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War.[note 1] He received the Silver Star medal and the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in South Korea. After the Korean War, he became a brigadier general.

Biography[]

Born in Lambertville, New Jersey, Smith attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1939.[2] He married Bettie Evans in October 1941.[2]

Smith was at Schofield Barracks, Oahu during the Pearl Harbor attack.[3] He has also commanded the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division (also known as Task Force Smith) at the Battle of Osan in the Korean War.[1]

In his later life, Smith lived in Scottsdale, Arizona.[1]

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Notes[]

  1. ^ Smith was a Captain during World War II, a Lieutenant colonel during the Korean War, and a Brigadier general during the Cold War.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Charles Bradford Smith Collection". Veterans History Project. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Charles Bradford Smith". Legacy. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Durham, Roger S. (June 29, 2007). "An Arrogant Display of Strength". US Army. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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