Duncan Smith was commissioned in the U.S. Coast Guard through the Officer Candidate School in 1972. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2007.

Duncan Smith was commissioned in the U.S. Coast Guard through the Officer Candidate School in 1972. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2007.



Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Rear Admiral Duncan C. Smith, III, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Smith reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Duncan C. Smith, III, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.