Levering Smith

Levering Smith
Photo circa 1960
Nickname(s)Rosie
Born(1910-03-05)5 March 1910
Joplin, Missouri
Died5 April 1993(1993-04-05) (aged 83)
San Diego, California
Buried
San Marcos District Cemetery, San Marcos, California
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branchUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Years of service1932–1974
Rank Vice Admiral
CommandsUnited States Navy Special Projects Office
Battles / warsWorld War II:
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (3)
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (UK)

Vice Admiral Levering Smith (5 March 1910 – 5 April 1993) was a United States Navy admiral. He is best known for his role in the development of the Polaris, Poseidon and Trident missiles for ballistic missile submarines.