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Armistead B. Smith Jr.

CAPT · USN

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Armistead B. Smith Jr.

CAPT · USN

01/01/1941 – 01/01/1972

La Jolla, CA

Service Details

School / Education

Univ.N. Carolina

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Silver Star

Service Years

01/01/1941 – 01/01/1972

Theaters of Service

Pacific WWII

Aircraft Flown

F4F F6F F9F F-J A-4

Duty Assignments

VF-9
VBF-12
COMCVG-7

Service Organizations

Amer. Fighter Aces
Golden Eagles
ANA
Tailhook Assoc.

Achievements & Story

Fighter pilot start to finish. Retired as COMFITWING PAC in 1972. Scored 11 aerial victories in World War II.