Wayne C. Smith

Wayne Carleton Smith (December 4, 1901 – November 13, 1964) was a major general in the United States Army.[2]

Wayne C. Smith
General Wayne C. Smith issuing the Silver Star after the Battle of Triangle Hill in November, 1952.
Born(1901-12-04)December 4, 1901
St. Joseph, Missouri
DiedNovember 13, 1964(1964-11-13) (aged 62)
Buried
West Point Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1925–1957
RankMajor General
Commands held11th Airborne Division
7th Infantry Division[1]
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Soldier's Medal
Spouse(s)Mildred L. Smith[2][3]
RelationsMajor Wayne C. Smith Jr. (son)
Commander Robert M. Smith (son)
Captain Carl R. Smith (son)[2]

Early life

World War II

Post-World War II

Korean War

See also

References
  1. Boose 2005, p. 79.
  2. "Wayne C. Smith, 62, Ex‐Major General". The New York Times. November 14, 1964. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  3. Mrs Mildred L. Smith at Find a Grave

Bibliography
  • Donald, Boose (2005). US Army forces in The Korean War 1950–53. Osprey Pub. ISBN 9781841766218. OCLC 869301559.
  • M., Paul (17 November 2009). Combat operations of the Korean War : ground, air, sea, special and covert. ISBN 9780786444366. OCLC 900944143.
  • Gen Wayne Carleton Smith at Find a Grave



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