Person:Joseph Smith (45)

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Joseph Russell SMITH
b.6 Feb 1919
d.1943
m. 5 Jul 1913
  1. Joseph Russell SMITH1919 - 1943
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Name Joseph Russell SMITH
Gender Male
Birth? 6 Feb 1919
Death? 1943
Other? U.S. Air Force Wwii (Hero)Military
Reference Number 1901

Joseph was reported missing in action on 12 Jan 1943 near Gabes, Tunisia. Enlisted 27 Nov1 940 (before WW II commenced), commissioned 2nd LT. 11 Jul 1941 (still pre-war): logically a career Army officer. Recipient of Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. His military record should be very interesting to research as he was obviously a WW II Army Air Force hero.