Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Leland
W.
Smith
February 2, 1914

–

Born:

Joplin

, 

Missouri

Home:

Birmingham

, 

Alabama

Leland Smith is a graduate of George Washington University, holding both B.A. and M.A. degrees from that institution. He entered service as an enlisted member of the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1934 and joined the 19th Battalion, USMCR in Augusta George. He was commissioned in the Marine Corps reserve while on active duty in 1940. he retired as a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Leland W. Smith, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” for heroic achievement while serving as Communications Officer for the Fourth Marine Air Base Defense Wing during enemy attacks during World War II.