Gouverneur Tribune Press - November 3, 1944
Pfc Lyle W Smith, son of Mr and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Watertown and youngest brother of Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, 157 Johnstown St, this village, was killed in action in France October 6, 1944 according to a telegram received by his parents November 1. The telegram sent by Adj Gen Ulio, read as follows: "We regret to inform yo uthat your son, Pfc Lyle W. Smith, was killed in action in France October 6. May we extended our deepest sympathy and further information will follow by letter."
Pfc Smith was inducted from teh Adams board September 28, 1943 and left Camp Upton for Camp Wheeler, Ga where he received basic training. He said he took a test for the Air Corps, but volunteered for the infantry, "to get their quicker" was his explanation.
Upon completion of basic training he arrived home last February for a seven day furlough. He reported to Fort Mead, Md and embarked shortly for overseas.
Pfc Smith landed in Italy and took part in the invasion of Anzio Beachhead, where he was slightly wounded by shrapnel. Later he rejoined his outfit and took part in the battle of Cassino and on through Rom. After that he was transferred to the 45th division which was at one time stationed at Pine Camp. In a letter to his sister he sent a * red shoulder patch with a yellow eagle on it, symbol of the ***..."I'm pretty proud to wear it".
On August 15, 1944 Pfc Smith was on one of the first assault boats to land in the invasion of Southern France. He took part in numerous battles and was wounded for the second time September 12th. His mother later received a telegram that he had returned to action. In his last letter to his sister he said "don't worry Sis, as I am better and expect to rejoin my outfit sometime tomorrow".
The last letter received by his parents and brother was written October 5, the day before he was killed. He wrote in part, "Pop, I got ahold of a German 39 cal pistol the other day with plenty of ammunition for it. It's a crack shot and I hope they let me bring it home with me when I come."
Pfc Smith was born in Gouverneur and attended Gouverneur and Brier-Hill schools. Before entering the army he was employed at Pine Camp. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Pine Camp, one brother, Walter Smith, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, wife of Pvt Morris Thompson, Fort Belvoir; also one nephew, Terry Thompson, a grandmother Mrs. Daniel McDonald of this village and several aunts and uncles.
Pfc Lyle W Smith, son of Mr and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Watertown and youngest brother of Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, 157 Johnstown St, this village, was killed in action in France October 6, 1944 according to a telegram received by his parents November 1. The telegram sent by Adj Gen Ulio, read as follows: "We regret to inform yo uthat your son, Pfc Lyle W. Smith, was killed in action in France October 6. May we extended our deepest sympathy and further information will follow by letter."
Pfc Smith was inducted from teh Adams board September 28, 1943 and left Camp Upton for Camp Wheeler, Ga where he received basic training. He said he took a test for the Air Corps, but volunteered for the infantry, "to get their quicker" was his explanation.
Upon completion of basic training he arrived home last February for a seven day furlough. He reported to Fort Mead, Md and embarked shortly for overseas.
Pfc Smith landed in Italy and took part in the invasion of Anzio Beachhead, where he was slightly wounded by shrapnel. Later he rejoined his outfit and took part in the battle of Cassino and on through Rom. After that he was transferred to the 45th division which was at one time stationed at Pine Camp. In a letter to his sister he sent a * red shoulder patch with a yellow eagle on it, symbol of the ***..."I'm pretty proud to wear it".
On August 15, 1944 Pfc Smith was on one of the first assault boats to land in the invasion of Southern France. He took part in numerous battles and was wounded for the second time September 12th. His mother later received a telegram that he had returned to action. In his last letter to his sister he said "don't worry Sis, as I am better and expect to rejoin my outfit sometime tomorrow".
The last letter received by his parents and brother was written October 5, the day before he was killed. He wrote in part, "Pop, I got ahold of a German 39 cal pistol the other day with plenty of ammunition for it. It's a crack shot and I hope they let me bring it home with me when I come."
Pfc Smith was born in Gouverneur and attended Gouverneur and Brier-Hill schools. Before entering the army he was employed at Pine Camp. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Pine Camp, one brother, Walter Smith, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, wife of Pvt Morris Thompson, Fort Belvoir; also one nephew, Terry Thompson, a grandmother Mrs. Daniel McDonald of this village and several aunts and uncles.
Gouverneur Tribune Press - November 3, 1944
Pfc Lyle W Smith, son of Mr and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Watertown and youngest brother of Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, 157 Johnstown St, this village, was killed in action in France October 6, 1944 according to a telegram received by his parents November 1. The telegram sent by Adj Gen Ulio, read as follows: "We regret to inform yo uthat your son, Pfc Lyle W. Smith, was killed in action in France October 6. May we extended our deepest sympathy and further information will follow by letter."
Pfc Smith was inducted from teh Adams board September 28, 1943 and left Camp Upton for Camp Wheeler, Ga where he received basic training. He said he took a test for the Air Corps, but volunteered for the infantry, "to get their quicker" was his explanation.
Upon completion of basic training he arrived home last February for a seven day furlough. He reported to Fort Mead, Md and embarked shortly for overseas.
Pfc Smith landed in Italy and took part in the invasion of Anzio Beachhead, where he was slightly wounded by shrapnel. Later he rejoined his outfit and took part in the battle of Cassino and on through Rom. After that he was transferred to the 45th division which was at one time stationed at Pine Camp. In a letter to his sister he sent a * red shoulder patch with a yellow eagle on it, symbol of the ***..."I'm pretty proud to wear it".
On August 15, 1944 Pfc Smith was on one of the first assault boats to land in the invasion of Southern France. He took part in numerous battles and was wounded for the second time September 12th. His mother later received a telegram that he had returned to action. In his last letter to his sister he said "don't worry Sis, as I am better and expect to rejoin my outfit sometime tomorrow".
The last letter received by his parents and brother was written October 5, the day before he was killed. He wrote in part, "Pop, I got ahold of a German 39 cal pistol the other day with plenty of ammunition for it. It's a crack shot and I hope they let me bring it home with me when I come."
Pfc Smith was born in Gouverneur and attended Gouverneur and Brier-Hill schools. Before entering the army he was employed at Pine Camp. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Pine Camp, one brother, Walter Smith, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, wife of Pvt Morris Thompson, Fort Belvoir; also one nephew, Terry Thompson, a grandmother Mrs. Daniel McDonald of this village and several aunts and uncles.
Pfc Lyle W Smith, son of Mr and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Watertown and youngest brother of Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, 157 Johnstown St, this village, was killed in action in France October 6, 1944 according to a telegram received by his parents November 1. The telegram sent by Adj Gen Ulio, read as follows: "We regret to inform yo uthat your son, Pfc Lyle W. Smith, was killed in action in France October 6. May we extended our deepest sympathy and further information will follow by letter."
Pfc Smith was inducted from teh Adams board September 28, 1943 and left Camp Upton for Camp Wheeler, Ga where he received basic training. He said he took a test for the Air Corps, but volunteered for the infantry, "to get their quicker" was his explanation.
Upon completion of basic training he arrived home last February for a seven day furlough. He reported to Fort Mead, Md and embarked shortly for overseas.
Pfc Smith landed in Italy and took part in the invasion of Anzio Beachhead, where he was slightly wounded by shrapnel. Later he rejoined his outfit and took part in the battle of Cassino and on through Rom. After that he was transferred to the 45th division which was at one time stationed at Pine Camp. In a letter to his sister he sent a * red shoulder patch with a yellow eagle on it, symbol of the ***..."I'm pretty proud to wear it".
On August 15, 1944 Pfc Smith was on one of the first assault boats to land in the invasion of Southern France. He took part in numerous battles and was wounded for the second time September 12th. His mother later received a telegram that he had returned to action. In his last letter to his sister he said "don't worry Sis, as I am better and expect to rejoin my outfit sometime tomorrow".
The last letter received by his parents and brother was written October 5, the day before he was killed. He wrote in part, "Pop, I got ahold of a German 39 cal pistol the other day with plenty of ammunition for it. It's a crack shot and I hope they let me bring it home with me when I come."
Pfc Smith was born in Gouverneur and attended Gouverneur and Brier-Hill schools. Before entering the army he was employed at Pine Camp. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Smith, 22 East Colyer Drive, Pine Camp, one brother, Walter Smith, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, wife of Pvt Morris Thompson, Fort Belvoir; also one nephew, Terry Thompson, a grandmother Mrs. Daniel McDonald of this village and several aunts and uncles.
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