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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Mark Edward Smith, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the Service Command, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Kure Base, Japan

    Action Date:

    1945 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Mark Edward Smith, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States at Kure Base, Japan, from 1945 to 1946.