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Grant
Ronald
Smith
1920

–

May 9, 2001

Born:

San Francisco

, 

California

After serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Forces in World War II, where he was credited with destroying two enemy aircraft in aerial combat, Grant Smith transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Grant Ronald Smith (ASN: 0-727567), United States Army Air Forces, 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 as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 18th Fighter Group, in action in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations and the destruction of one enemy aircraft from 1942 to 1943. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Grant Ronald Smith (ASN: 0-727567), 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    325th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Grant Ronald Smith (ASN: 0-727567), United States Army Air Forces, 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 a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 325 Fighter Group, in action in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and the destruction of one enemy aircraft in 1944. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Grant Ronald Smith (ASN: 0-727567), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 18th Fighter Group, in action in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations and the destruction of one enemy aircraft from 1942 to 1943. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.