John Smith [1]
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Image Source: Keith Smith Shannon, grandson
Biographical Notes:
Smith left civilian life and enlisted in the army in Akron, Ohio. He left the U. S. on 7/23/1918 and returned on 8/1/1919. He was exposed to poison gas during the war and spent some years in VA hospitals. He had a 10% disability from the military. John C. Smith died in the 1970s and is buried in Coosa County, AL.
Date of Birth:
3/30/1895
Birthplace:
Sylacanga, AL
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 5/27/1918
Citizenship:
Natural Born
Eye Color:
Brown
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Siblings: Walter Smith -
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First Name:
John
Hair Color:
Brown
Height:
5'7'
Last Name:
Smith
Middle Name:
Cecil
Military Details:
Camp Greene, NC; Camp Sherman, OH; discharged there 8/8/1919; Meuse-Argonne 9/26-10/16/1918; St. Michel, France 9/12-16/1918;
Occupation:
Occupation: steam fitter
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Race / Ethnicity:
Caucasian
Military Rank:
Private
Source:
Keith Smith Shannon, grandson
State:
Ohio
Military Unit:
59th Infantry, Co. B
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