Jacob Smart

Jacob E Smart served his country in World War II with the 97th Bombardment Group .

Information on Jacob Smart is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on COL Smart. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Jacob Smart's military record please contact us.

05/25/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

COL
GO: 635
MIA
Austin TX

08/25/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 2858
Greenville AL

08/28/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2929
Bayonne NY

08/29/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT
GO: 2960
Dothan AL

05/10/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

COL
GO: 3099
Jesup GA

05/10/1945
PH
Purple Heart (PH)

COL
GO: 3099
Jesup GA


The information on this page about Jacob Smart has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

This information is by no means complete; we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession including digital copies. We will continue to add to this material as it becomes available.

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