Robert Hammond Smith
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 37 |
Infantry, Senior Aviator, Aviation
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Legion of Merit w/1 Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross w/1 Cluster, Bronze Star w/2 Clusters, Meritorious Service w/4 Clusters, Air Medal (33 awards), Commendation w/1 Cluster, Achievement, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service w/5 Clusters, Korean Defense Service, Army Service, Overseas Service (2 awards), Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal - First Class, Vietnam Campaign, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions - First Class
Bob served two tours in Vietnam, fighting in five campaigns while leading assault helicopter combat operations. In Korea he was battalion commander of the CH-47 "Chinook* 19th Aviation Battalion.
Admired for service to his country
Master Parachutist
Combat Infantryman
UH-1 Huey
Plaque Wall Map
