People named Paul Smith

Paul Arthur Smith was born on October 6, 1943 in East Concord, New York United States to Harvey Chester Smith and Lorraine Margaret Smith, and had a brother Harvey C. Smith. Paul Smith died at age 77 years old on September 19, 2021 in Buffalo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul Arthur Smith.

Paul Mallinson Smith of Sandhurst Australia was born in 1861, and died at age 95 years old in 1956 in Sandhurst.

Iraq War Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award posthumously (presented to his son) from President George W. Bush at the White House on April 4, 2005, for his actions as a sergeant first class with Company B, 115th Field Engineer Battalion, 10th Infantry Division, US Army, on April 4, 2003, near the Baghdad Airport, Iraq. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Army in October 1989. He saw action in the Gulf War, the Bosnian and Kosovo Wars, and the Iraq War where, on April 4, 2003, he was killed in a firefight with armed Iraqi insurgents. Among his other military awards include the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Southwest Asia Service Medal (with three campaign stars), the NATO Medal for Former Yugoslavia, and the Saudi Arabian and Kuwait Liberation Medals. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Gulf of Mexico. A cenotaph in his memory was erected at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4 April 2003. On that day, Sergeant First Class Smith was engaged in the construction of a prisoner of war holding area when his Task Force was violently attacked by a company-sized enemy force. Realizing the vulnerability of over 100 fellow soldiers, Sergeant First Class Smith quickly organized a hasty defense consisting of two platoons of soldiers, one Bradley Fighting Vehicle and three armored personnel carriers. As the fight developed, Sergeant First Class Smith braved hostile enemy fire to personally engage the enemy with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons, and organized the evacuation of three wounded soldiers from an armored personnel carrier struck by a rocket propelled grenade and a 60mm mortar round. Fearing the enemy would overrun their defenses, Sergeant First Class Smith moved under withering enemy fire to man a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on a damaged armored personnel carrier. In total disregard for his own life, he maintained his exposed position in order to engage the attacking enemy force. During this action, he was mortally wounded. His courageous actions helped defeat the enemy attack, and resulted in as many as 50 enemy soldiers killed, while allowing the safe withdrawal of numerous wounded soldiers. Sergeant First Class Smith's extraordinary heroism and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Third Infantry Division "Rock of the Marne," and the United States Army."

Paul H Smith of South Richmond Hill, Queens County, NY was born on August 27, 1911, and died at age 63 years old in July 1975.

Paul H Smith of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on May 30, 1907, and died at age 77 years old in December 1984.

Paul H Smith of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on June 3, 1911, and died at age 68 years old on October 25, 1979. Paul Smith was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section L Site 4020 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.

Paul M Smith of Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin was born on March 17, 1898, and died at age 70 years old in May 1968.

Paul M Smith of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana was born on March 8, 1904, and died at age 77 years old in January 1982.

Paul L Smith of Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana was born on October 5, 1911, and died at age 67 years old in September 1979.

Paul E Smith of Richfield, Juniata County, PA was born on August 13, 1922, and died at age 66 years old on April 17, 1989.

Paul Homer Smith of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee was born on November 7, 1926, and died at age 58 years old in August 1985.

Paul F Smith of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania was born on October 15, 1918, and died at age 62 years old in June 1981.

Paul F Smith of Corfu, Genesee County, NY was born on January 28, 1919, and died at age 73 years old on August 7, 1992.

Paul F Smith of Venice, Sarasota County, FL was born on May 20, 1926, and died at age 67 years old on January 31, 1994. Paul Smith was buried at Florida National Cemetery Section 501 Site 2272 6502 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell.

Paul C Smith of Lineville, Clay County, Alabama was born on August 30, 1917, and died at age 65 years old in December 1982.

Paul J Smith of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on February 16, 1915 in Dist Of Columbia, and died at age 68 years old in March 1983.

Paul A Easby-Smith of Silver Spring, Montgomery County, MD was born on February 17, 1922 in Dist Of Columbia, and died at age 85 years old on August 23, 2007.

Paul Smith of Maryland was born on October 2, 1910, and died at age 66 years old in July 1977.

Paul R Smith of Kings Beach, Placer County, CA was born on May 20, 1922, and died at age 72 years old on May 5, 1995.

Paul E Smith of California was born on May 7, 1950, and died at age 58 years old on August 1, 2008. Paul Smith was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 58B Site 2207 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

Paul D Smith of Wynne, Cross County, AR was born on October 9, 1926, and died at age 79 years old on July 20, 2006.

Paul W Smith of Crestline, San Bernardino County, CA was born on October 24, 1914, and died at age 79 years old on March 4, 1994.

Paul R Smith of Vista, San Diego County, CA was born on February 5, 1921, and died at age 84 years old on February 12, 2005. Paul Smith was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CBG Row 1 Site 158 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.

Paul K Smith Jr Jr of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS was born on February 9, 1947, and died at age 55 years old on May 26, 2002. Paul Smith Jr was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 48 Row 23 Site 11 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth.

Paul A Smith of Mill Valley, Marin County, California was born on February 16, 1905, and died at age 70 years old in April 1975.

Paul C Smith of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on August 8, 1915, and died at age 62 years old in February 1978.

Paul M Smith of Chico, Butte County, CA was born on August 19, 1907, and died at age 85 years old on March 26, 1993.

Paul G Smith of Camarillo, Ventura County, CA was born on July 29, 1915, and died at age 86 years old on September 4, 2001.

Paul A Smith of Monroe, Benton County, OR was born on May 21, 1913, and died at age 82 years old on July 18, 1995.