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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Quartermaster Corps)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 27, 1944

    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Quartermaster Corps) Hobert C. Smith, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the 3d Quartermaster Company, 3d Infantry Division, in action Acciarella, Italy, on 27 May 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Smith reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.