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Willis Wilson Smith Jr.
1946 – 1968
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Warrant Officer 1 Willis Wilson Smith Jr. served in the U.S. Army. Willis served with the 1 AVN BDE. Willis served in the Vietnam War. Willis was 21 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Phu Bon
Service Record
U.S. Army
062B: Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
HELICOPTER PILOT, UTILITY AND LIGHT CARGO SINGLE ROTOR
PHU BON
1968
Pay grade W01.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
5
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Willis Wilson Smith Jr.
Warrant Officer 1
U.S. Army
- 1968
1st Aviation Brigade
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