Paul F. Smith | |
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Born | Taunton, Massachusetts | November 15, 1915
Died | October 20, 2014 Viera, Florida | (aged 98)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1935–1968 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 173rd Airborne Brigade 2nd Airborne Battle Group, 504th Infantry Regiment United States Army Airborne School |
Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished 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.