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Joseph
William
Smith
POW (Korea) MIA

Home:

Essex

, 

New Jersey

Joseph Smith was captured during the Korean War and interned as a Prisoner of War. He was not among those returned at the wars end, and is listed as Missing in Action. His remains have never been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 27, 1950 – August 1, 1951 (MIA)
    Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office

    First Lieutenant Joseph William Smith (ASN: 0-2262370), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 27 November 1950 during the Korean War and was held until his death in captivity onor about 1 August 1951.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    35th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 188 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Joseph William Smith (ASN: 0-2262370), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1951. 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 Army.