MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Smith, Philip E.

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Smith​

• FORENAME

Philip E.​

• UNIT

1 Bn (Medical Detachment) (Veterinary Corps)​

• RANK

Captain​

• NUMBER

0-1765506​

• AWARD

Bronze Star​

• PLACE

Burma 1944​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

born 24.10.1919 Clarion,Iowa​

son of Granville W. and Eva Mildred (nee Sturgeon) Smith​

graduated Iowa State University 1943 (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)​

achieved rank of Major​

field research and development specialist,Dow Chemical Company postwar​

married Barbara Root (62 years) (1924-2014) (3 daughters Lora,Debbie and Barbi,1 son Philip)​

last residence Fayetteville,Arkansas​

died 6.7.2008 Fayetteville,Arkansas​

Fayetteville National Cemetery,Fayetteville,Washington County,Arkansas Section B-1 Row B Site 6​

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