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Sgt Roger Amos Smith

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Sgt Roger Amos Smith Veteran

Birth
Natural Bridge, Jefferson County, New York, USA
Death
11 Jul 1950 (aged 23)
North Korea
Burial
Natural Bridge, Jefferson County, New York, USA GPS-Latitude: 44.0675508, Longitude: -75.5151384
Memorial ID
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Enlisted first with the American Navy, but later joined the army.
Attained the rank of Sargeant. Never married. No children.
Killed in action while serving in Korean War.
Was among several who were captured by the enemy.
They were all executed at a roadside and their bodies left for the American army to recover.
His body was returned to New York state where he is now buried next to his parents.
Enlisted first with the American Navy, but later joined the army.
Attained the rank of Sargeant. Never married. No children.
Killed in action while serving in Korean War.
Was among several who were captured by the enemy.
They were all executed at a roadside and their bodies left for the American army to recover.
His body was returned to New York state where he is now buried next to his parents.


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  • Created by: D Smith
  • Added: Jun 14, 2005
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11170371/roger_amos-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Sgt Roger Amos Smith (2 Nov 1926–11 Jul 1950), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11170371, citing Sand Hill Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Jefferson County, New York, USA; Maintained by D Smith (contributor 46792406).