Robert E. Smith

Robert E. Smith

Robert E. Smith (c. 1918 – c. 2004), was an American pilot who flew in World War II and the Korean War, serving in both the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force during his career.

ervice in WWII

In 1941, on the cusp of the United States entering into war with Imperial Japan, Smith dropped out of The Citadel to become "A Yank in the RAF" and begin flying with the famed Eagle squadron in England.

In 1942, a telegram was sent home to his family in Norfolk, Virginia informing them that Smith was shot down over France and was MIA, presumed to be KIA. Smith survived for 4 months in enemy territory (In spite of being unable to speak German or French). Using the railways and various disguises, Smith worked his way toward the friendly territory. In the dead of winter, he crossed the Pyrenees, only to be captured and tortured in a Spanish prison before being released.

ervice in the Korean War

Smith flew 117 missions during the Korean campaign.

Awards and medals

Smith was awarded:
*One Distinguished Flying Cross
*One Bronze Star
*Five Air Medals
*Two Purple Hearts

ee also

*List of Korean War veterans who are recipients of the Bronze Star


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