Charles Bradford Smith
Charles Bradford Smith (May 7, 1916 – May 27, 2004) was a United States Army Lieutenant colonel during the Korean War. He received the Silver Star medal for his actions in South Korea. After the Korean War, he became a Brigadier general.
Charles Bradford Smith | |
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| Born | May 7, 1916 Lambertville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2004 (aged 88) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1965 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands held | 3rd Infantry Division 15th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Medal Order of Taegeug Military Merit |
Born in Lambertville, New Jersey, Smith attended the United States Military Academy.
Smith is known for commanding the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division (Task Force Smith) at the Battle of Osan in the Korean War.[1]
"Task Force Smith" is the nickname given the first American army unit to see combat in Korea.
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