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.
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Born | Fort Sam Houston, Texas | October 14, 1921
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1944–1979 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | First United States Army 2nd Infantry Division 2d Brigade, 3rd Armored Division 2d Armored Infantry Battalion, 54th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (3) |
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