Wilbur Eugene Smith, Jr

The database page for Wilbur Eugene Smith, Jr

04 Dec 2003 Wilbur (Smitty) was a charismatic leader of the 1st Section in the Recon Platoon. He came from a long line of family members who served in the military. Fastidious with his uniform, he had the air of a long-time military man. Smitty had a college education majoring in history. He was especially proud of his daughter who was born while he was serving. Smitty was killed along with other members of the platoon while charging an enemy position. They were cut down by RPG rounds and small arms fire. His presence is missed, he is in our thoughts. Joel Johnson cuchi6768@yahoo.com James Mallard grandhjnh@yahoo.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall The three men killed in action on 6 May 1968 were SGT Dennis Premock, Franklin, NJ SGT Wilbur E. Smith, Spartanburg, SC PFC Milton E. Spears, Longview, WA

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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