Click Smith was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1950 upon graduation from Michigan State University. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Click
Dewitt
Smith
, Jr.
1930
–
January 12, 2004
Born:
Lumberton
,
North Carolina
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Second LieutenantRegiment:
67th Tactical Reconnaissance WingAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in an RB-26 of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action during 55 combat missions over Korea from 1951 to 1952. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
435th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently as Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 155 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Second LieutenantRegiment:
67th Tactical Reconnaissance WingAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in an RB-26 of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action during 55 combat missions over Korea from 1951 to 1952. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
435th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently as Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 155 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
435th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Click Dewitt Smith, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently as Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 155 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.