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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Grant A. Smith (NSN: 0-390318), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Bombing Fighting Squadron 83 (VBF-83)

    Action Date:

    March 18 – May 2, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 351 (June 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Grant A. Smith (NSN: 0-390318), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Bombing Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VBF-83) over Nansei Shoto and Kyushu, Japan areas, from 18 March to 2 May 1945.