In Memoriam

PAUL R SMITH

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Smith, Paul Richard
Omaha, NE
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1LT

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10/11/1937

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7/6/1963
7/6/1963

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South Vietnam
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1981 = Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander
UTT HELO CO, 145TH AVN BN, US ARMY SPT GROUP VIETNAM, MACV
Air Medal
Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, NE
Casualty codes: A2-B-5
A2 = Hostile, died of wounds
B = Air loss or crash over land
5 = Helicopter - Crew
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Gun Shot To Head During Escort Operations, Location Unknown 06Jul63.

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