Korean War
| Service # | 7608565 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | June 12 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Shipboard Boilerman Smith was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Shipboard Boilerman Smith was a crew member aboard the destroyer USS WALKE (DD-723) in Korean waters. He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy when it struck a mine on June 12, 1951.