Charles Bradford Smith
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.
Charles Bradford Smith | |
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| Born | May 7, 1916 Lambertville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2004 (aged 88) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| 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 |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Medal Order of Taegeug Military Merit Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Distinguished Service Medal |
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]
See also
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
- "Charles Bradford Smith Collection". Veterans History Project. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- "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.