Lieutenant+Colonel+William+L.+Smith

Scout Platoon 1/22 Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, 5th Special Forces Airborne Group
**Vietnam War**

Lieutenant Colonel William L. Smith grew up in southeastern Massachusetts. He joined the Marines and serve during peaceful times. He then joined the army when the Vietnam War began. Mr. Smith served in Vietnam for 26 months. During this time, he served in the battles of Pleiku, Kontum, Dak To, Tet Offensive, and "Little Tet". He earned medals such as the Republic of Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry, Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and US Vietnam Service with six stars. He is retired from service and lives in Mt. Aetna with his wife. media type="custom" key="11640582" media type="custom" key="11640612" "If you break in battle when people are depending on you someone else is usually going to get hurt, as well as you. "

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Full transcript of interview with Mr. Smith.