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James Smith
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
Leroy
Last Name:
Smith
Date of Birth:
6/10/1922
Birthplace:
Florence, SC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He was killed in action after having been overseas only a few months.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: Newsprint unknown
Personal Details
Education Details:
Charlotte city schools, Georgia Military Academy for 4 years
Biographical Notes:
Georgia Granite, Elberton, GA
Family Details:
Marseille Mary Hinson Smith Commander - 1320 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC
Elaine Smith, 20 months old
parents deceased
Herbert A. Smith - U. S. Navy, Monroe J. Smith - U. S. Navy, Mrs. Olin Higgins - Gastonia, NC, Mrs. Woodrow Blackmon - Darlington, SC, Samuel M. Smith, Jr. - U. S. Navy
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army
Military Rank:
Private
Military Unit:
Hq. Btry. 924 F. A.
KIA Date:
12/23/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Belgium
Military Details:
Camp Maxey, TX, Camp Van Dorn, MS, maneuvers in Louisiana
Awards:
Expert Rifleman, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Silver Star
Source:
Newsprint