Levering Smith | |
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Nickname(s) | Rosie |
Born | Joplin, Missouri | 5 March 1910
Died | 5 April 1993 San Diego, California | (aged 83)
Buried | San Marcos District Cemetery, San Marcos, California |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1932–1974 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | United States Navy Special Projects Office |
Battles / wars | World War II: |
Awards | Distinguished 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.