Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smith. Entered service June 2, 1943 in the Navy. Received training at Great Lakes, Illinois and San Bruno, California. Transferred from Navy to Marine Commando's. Sent to Philippines. When returned to States December 1945, furlough for90 days, re-enlisted for 2 years. Returned on March 29, 1946 to Lambert Field, St. Louis, Missouri. Sent to Shoemaker, California. Still in Service. Rank Storekeeper First Class.