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James Smith [1]

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

Awards: 
Expert Rifleman, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Silver Star
Biographical Notes: 
Georgia Granite, Elberton, GA
Date of Birth: 
6/10/1922
Birthplace: 
Florence, SC
Military Branch: 
Army
Education Details: 
Charlotte city schools, Georgia Military Academy for 4 years
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

First Name: 
James
KIA / MIA Place: 
Belgium
KIA Date: 
12/23/1944
Last Name: 
Smith
Middle Name: 
Leroy
Military Details: 
Camp Maxey, TX, Camp Van Dorn, MS, maneuvers in Louisiana
Military Rank: 
Private
Source: 

Newsprint

Military Unit: 
Hq. Btry. 924 F. A.
Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/james-smith

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