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Loyd Earl Smith |
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Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945) |
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Biography: | ||||
Loyd Earl Smith Private, U. S. Army Silver Star Awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action on 9 September 1943 at Salerno, Italy as reported in newspapers like The Abilene Reporter-News (Tx) 5 January 1944 and The Fort Worth Star Telegram Thu 6 January 1944. And also the Purple Heart (Posthumously) as he gave his life in the gallant action. |
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Texas Exceptional Gallantry |
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Honoree ID: 320162 | Created by: drjones46 |