Vietnam War
| Unit | 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Bridgeport Illinois |
| Date of Death | March 7 1966 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Smith was a member of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On March 7, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission over North Vietnam, when his aircraft was shot down. His remains were recovered on November 6, 1998 and identified on April 17, 2000. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
