View a eulogy for Russell Hinett Smith, USMA '49, who passed away on April 2, 2013.
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Russell Hinett Smith
West Point, 1949
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by Terry Powers on December 21, 2022:
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Russell Hinett Smith PLACE OF BIRTH: Massachusetts Russell Smith graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel. Distinguished Flying Cross AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War Service: Air Force GENERAL ORDERS: United States Military Academy Register of Graduates CITATION: (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Russell Hinett Smith, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action in Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. |
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