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Spec James Lee “Bay” Smith

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Spec James Lee “Bay” Smith Veteran

Birth
Sixpound Township, Warren County, North Carolina, USA
Death
19 Jan 1969 (aged 21)
Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam
Burial
Warren County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Sp4 James Lee Smith, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Warren County, NC; he enlisted in New York City, New York.

Specialist Four James Lee Smith was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP4 Smith served our country until January 19th, 1969 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was married. It was reported that James died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. James was born on August 30th, 1947 in Sixpound Township, Warren County, NC. SP4 Smith is on panel 34W, line 040 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.

He is the Son of Mr Robert L Smith, Warren County, North Carolina; Husband of Mrs Harriet A Smith; Son of Mrs Beatrice M Smith, 506 West 150th Street, New York, NY 10031, and one Infant Daugher. He graduated from North Warren High School in 1966

He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, USARV.

He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal with One Oak Cleaf Cluster, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal and The National Defense Service Medal.
Sp4 James Lee Smith, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Warren County, NC; he enlisted in New York City, New York.

Specialist Four James Lee Smith was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP4 Smith served our country until January 19th, 1969 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was married. It was reported that James died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. James was born on August 30th, 1947 in Sixpound Township, Warren County, NC. SP4 Smith is on panel 34W, line 040 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.

He is the Son of Mr Robert L Smith, Warren County, North Carolina; Husband of Mrs Harriet A Smith; Son of Mrs Beatrice M Smith, 506 West 150th Street, New York, NY 10031, and one Infant Daugher. He graduated from North Warren High School in 1966

He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, USARV.

He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal with One Oak Cleaf Cluster, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal and The National Defense Service Medal.

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  • Created by: Tom Reece
  • Added: Mar 25, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35122391/james_lee-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Spec James Lee “Bay” Smith (20 Aug 1947–19 Jan 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 35122391, citing Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Cemetery, Warren County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Tom Reece (contributor 46857744).