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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Ordnance Corps) Lloyd George Smith (ASN: 0-455941), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 2677th Regiment (Provisional), Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces in Italy, from 7 December 1943 through 21 March 1944, in enemy-occupied territory. Captain Smith’s resolute conduct in the face of great peril, throughout an extended period, in the successfully accomplishment of an extremely hazardous and difficult mission exemplified the finest traditions of the armed forces in the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps)

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1954 – December 1, 1958
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 33 (September 10, 1959)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps) Lloyd G. Smith (ASN: 0-455941), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 9 November 1954 to 1 December 1958.