(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Armistead Burwell Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Pilot of a Fighter Plane in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant]Batallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Armistead Burwell Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Armistead Burwell Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant]Batallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
February 16, 1944
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 360 (February 1947)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Armistead B. Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane over Truk, Carolina Islands, on 16 February 1944.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant]Batallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Armistead Burwell Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Armistead Burwell Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant]Batallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Armistead Burwell Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.