William
D
Smith

Captain William D Smith was born in 1920 in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma and served with the 353rd Fighter Group as a pilot.

William died August 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 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-433742
Captain - United States Army - KIA
Units: 353rd Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart