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Perry
McCoy
Smith
1934

–

Born:

West Point

, 

New York

Perry Smith graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1956. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Perry McCoy Smith, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Military Assistant, Deputy Secretary of Defense, from 1975 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    555th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Perry McCoy Smith, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Perry McCoy Smith, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander and subsequently as Commander, 36th Tactical Fighter Wing, from 1977 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    555th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Perry McCoy Smith, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Perry McCoy Smith, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commandant, National War College, from 1983 to 1986. The distinctive accomplishments of General Smith reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Perry McCoy Smith, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Plans, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1981 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.