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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Mercer R. Smith (MCSN: 0-24054), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during as a Pilot of Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN (VMF-311) in Korea.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Mercer R. Smith (MCSN: 0-24054), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron 311 (VMF-311)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    May 1, 1951 – September 5, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Captain Mercer R. Smith (MCSN: 0-24054), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was shot down and captured during the Korean War on 1 May 1951 and was held until his release on 5 September 1953.