Paul F. Smith

Paul F. Smith
Born(1915-11-15)November 15, 1915
Taunton, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 20, 2014(2014-10-20) (aged 98)
Viera, Florida
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1935–1968
RankMajor General
Commands173rd Airborne Brigade
2nd Airborne Battle Group, 504th Infantry Regiment
United States Army Airborne School
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart (5)

Paul F. Smith (November 15, 1915 – October 20, 2014) was a United States Army major general who served as commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War.