Ralph C. Smith
Recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Died when: 104 years 55 days (1249 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Major General Ralph Corbett Smith (November 27, 1893 – January 21, 1998) was a senior officer of the United States Army.After receiving early training as a pilot from Orville Wright he served Brigadier General John J.
Pershing's army against Pancho Villa, became decorated for bravery in World War I and commanded the 27th Infantry Division in combat in the Pacific War in World War II.
At his death Smith was the oldest surviving general officer of the Army.
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