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FORTUNE   SMITH

FORTUNE SMITH - SSGT

  • HOMETOWN:
  • newark
  • COUNTY:
  • Essex
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • July 28, 1932
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • August 25, 1966
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • SSGT
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Fortune Smith was born on July 28, 1932.  His home of record is Newark, NJ.  He had three children.

Smith served in the US Army and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSGT).

Smith was killed in action on August 25, 1966. He is buried at Killeen City Cemetery in Texax.

Information provided by NJVVMF, VVMF.

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