AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
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Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while serving as bombardier on many high altitude heavy bombardment missions against the enemy over Germany and German-occupied Continental Europe during a period ending 19 September 1944. Lieutenant Smith, by the expert use of his bombsight, contributed in a large measure to the destruction of many vital enemy military objectives. The determination and courage displayed by Lieutenant Smith during many hours of combat reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Untied States.