Charles Bradford Smith
Charles Bradford Smith | |
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Born | Lambertville, New Jersey, U.S. | May 7, 1916
Died | May 27, 2004 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. | (aged 88)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1939–1965 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands held | 3rd Infantry Division 15th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Attack on Pearl Harbor Korean War Battle of Osan |
Awards | Distinguished 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[]
- ^ 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[]
- ^ a b c "Charles Bradford Smith Collection". Veterans History Project. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Charles Bradford Smith". Legacy. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ Durham, Roger S. (June 29, 2007). "An Arrogant Display of Strength". US Army. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- 1916 births
- 2004 deaths
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- United States Army personnel of the Korean War
- People from Lambertville, New Jersey
- Recipients of the Silver Star
- United States Army generals
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
- Military personnel from New Jersey