Jeffrey G. Smith

Jeffrey Greenwood Smith (born October 14, 1921) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was a member of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Class of 1943.[1] He also served as Commandant of VMI in the 1960s.[2] As a lieutenant general, he was Commander of the First United States Army from 1975 to 1979.

Jeffrey G. Smith
Born (1921-10-14) October 14, 1921
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1944–1979
RankLieutenant general
Commands heldFirst United States Army
2nd Infantry Division
2d Brigade, 3rd Armored Division
2d Armored Infantry Battalion, 54th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (3)

References
  1. http://www.vmi.edu/content.aspx?id=2570
  2. http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/Virginia_Military_Institute_Bomb_Yearbook/1961/Page_46.html
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