Carl Smith was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1955 upon graduation from Franklin & Marshall College. He retired in 1991 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Carl
R.
Smith
1933
–
Born:
New Holland
,
Pennsylvania
Home:
New Holland
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
60th Tactical Reconnaissance WingDivision:
Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
April 22, 1971
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2368 (July 26, 1971)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Carl R. Smith, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an EC-47 Combat Crew Navigator in the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action Southeast Asia on 22 April 1971.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl R. Smith, 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.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Carl R. Smith, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Smith reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Carl R. Smith, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Smith reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carl R. Smith, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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.