Ralph C. Smith
United States Army general (1893–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major General Ralph Corbett Smith (November 27, 1893 – January 21, 1998) was a senior officer of the United States Army. After receiving early training as a pilot from Orville Wright he served Brigadier General John J. Pershing's army against Pancho Villa, was decorated for bravery in World War I and commanded the 27th Infantry Division in combat in the Pacific War in World War II. At his death Smith was the oldest surviving general officer of the Army.[1]
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Birth name | Ralph Corbett Smith |
Born | (1893-11-27)November 27, 1893 South Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | January 21, 1998(1998-01-21) (aged 104) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916–1948 |
Rank | Major general |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
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