Jacob E. Smart
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General Jacob Edward Smart (May 31, 1909 – November 12, 2006) was a general officer who served in United States Army during World War II[1] and in the Air Force during the Cold War era.
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Born | (1909-05-31)May 31, 1909 Ridgeland, South Carolina |
Died | November 12, 2006(2006-11-12) (aged 97) Ridgeland, South Carolina |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1931–1947 (Army) 1947–1966 (Air Force) |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Pacific Air Forces U.S. Forces in Japan Twelfth Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit Air Medal (4) Purple Heart (2) |
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