Harold Page Smith
Admiral Harold Page Smith was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1960 to 1963 and Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, Allied Command Atlantic/Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet from 1963 to 1965.
Harold Page Smith | |
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 Harold Page Smith | |
| Born | February 17, 1904[1] Grand Bay, Alabama |
| Died | January 4, 1993 (aged 88)[2] Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1924–1965 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Allied Command Atlantic United States Atlantic Fleet United States Naval Forces Europe |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Military career
Smith attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in its class of 1924. He served aboard USS Idaho (BB-42), USS Arizona (BB-39), USS Nevada (BB-36), USS Procyon (AG-11), USS Farragut (DD-348), USS Marblehead (CL-12), USS Stewart (DD-224), and USS Missouri (BB-63).[3]
References
- "The Virginian-Pilot Archives". newsbank.com.
- Reminiscences of Admiral Harold Page Smith U. S. Navy (Retired). U. S. Naval Institute. 2014. pp. iii. OCLC 893482491.
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