John William SmithPrivate First ClassA CO, 4TH BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173 ABN BDE Army of the United States 20 March 1946 - 20 November 1967 Celina, Ohio Panel 30E Line 049 |
 
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The database page for John William Smith
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I did not know John but his memory is kept alive by the students of Celina Middle School. Every year the 8th grade takes a trip to Washington, D.C. and is asked to look up his name and make a rubbing. It would be great to hear from anyone who knew and served with John.
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A Note from The Virtual WallPFC John W. Smith died in the bitter fighting for Hill 875. Two Medals of Honor, three Distinguished Service Crosses, and numerous Silver and Bronze Stars were awarded the men who fought there between 19 and 23 November 1967 - but at least 127 Americans died there as well, with hundreds more wounded.
A summary of the battle and a listing of the men who died |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend, Robert W. Klosterman rob.klosterman@mercercountyohio.org |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 06 Aug 2008
Last updated 08/09/2008