Richard
C
Smith

Captain Richard C Smith was born in 1922 in Otero County, Colorado and served with the 357th Fighter Group as a pilot.

Richard died June 29, 1944, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Margraten.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-742909
Captain - United States Army - KIA
Units: 357th Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart