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HONORED ON PANEL 6W, LINE 89 OF THE WALL
RONALD EUGENE SMITH
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RONALD E SMITH
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LEFT FOR RONALD EUGENE SMITH
POSTED ON 12.8.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your siblings Linda and Jim are moving and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
POSTED ON 3.29.2022
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear SFC Ronald Smith, Thank you for your service as a Special Forces Qualified Infantryman. Today is your 82nd birthday, happy birthday. You are still MIA - Please come Home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Spring has begun, and it's Lent. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Be at peace.
POSTED ON 11.28.2020
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Silver Star Medal Award
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Ronald Eugene Smith, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Special Forces Operations Augmentation, Command and Control Detachment Central, 5th Special Forces Group, (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, while serving as a member of a long-range reconnaissance team on a mission deep in enemy controlled territory on 28 November 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam. Immediately upon landing, the team received enemy small arms fire. Sergeant Smith engaged the enemy troops and called for air support to enable the team to break contact and move from the area. The team then moved down a large enemy trail, stopping three times to place antipersonnel mines. After two-and-one-half hours, the first mine exploded; followed by the second, and then the third. The team then came under attack by a large enemy force. Disregarding his personal safety, Sergeant Smith again called for air support while exposed to the enemy fire. The team detonated Claymore mines and succeeded in eliminating several of the enemy. Shortly thereafter, the relentless enemy began a second assault. Sergeant Smith moved to a completely unprotected position in an attempt to mark the enemy targets. He was struck by enemy fire and fell to the ground. The team leader attempted to reach Sergeant Smith but was driven back by the enemy fire. Air support arrived and delivered air strikes on the enemy, enabling the team to break contact. Sergeant First Class Smith's gallantry and self-sacrifice were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military and reflect credit on him, his unit and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/102885
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Ronald Eugene Smith, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Special Forces Operations Augmentation, Command and Control Detachment Central, 5th Special Forces Group, (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, while serving as a member of a long-range reconnaissance team on a mission deep in enemy controlled territory on 28 November 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam. Immediately upon landing, the team received enemy small arms fire. Sergeant Smith engaged the enemy troops and called for air support to enable the team to break contact and move from the area. The team then moved down a large enemy trail, stopping three times to place antipersonnel mines. After two-and-one-half hours, the first mine exploded; followed by the second, and then the third. The team then came under attack by a large enemy force. Disregarding his personal safety, Sergeant Smith again called for air support while exposed to the enemy fire. The team detonated Claymore mines and succeeded in eliminating several of the enemy. Shortly thereafter, the relentless enemy began a second assault. Sergeant Smith moved to a completely unprotected position in an attempt to mark the enemy targets. He was struck by enemy fire and fell to the ground. The team leader attempted to reach Sergeant Smith but was driven back by the enemy fire. Air support arrived and delivered air strikes on the enemy, enabling the team to break contact. Sergeant First Class Smith's gallantry and self-sacrifice were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military and reflect credit on him, his unit and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/102885
