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BILLY EUGENE SMITH
Army - SSGT - E5
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth Sep 22, 1947
From: COLUMBUS, GA
Religion: BAPTIST
Marital Status: Single
SSGT - E5 - Army - Selective Service
82nd Airborne Division
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Jun 28, 1968
Casualty was on Jan 8, 1969
In BINH DUONG, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Panel 35W - Line 56
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Roger Delffs (1966)
Billy Smith was an exceptional soldier. I knew him and his family as we attended school together in Augsburg, Germany 1959-1962 and attended BHS together. Billy, David Hogan, Donald "Skeeter" Johnston and I were in Vietnam together. Billy, David, and Skeeter were all killed in action within a few months of each other. Billy was a "tunnel rat" , duty that required great skill and courage. He was killed in action during face to face combat- I wish I could of had his back, I know he always had mine. I have overcome my hate of his killer, still there are days when its difficult.Billy Smith was a dear friend, exceptional baseball player, and a patriot. He is missed to this day.
Israel Guadalupe (1966)
I went to school with Billy (Faith School, Ft Benning and Baker High School). We both lived in the Baker Village and Benning Park neighborhood. He was a great friend. I still remember him, alway smiling. You where a great friend. My buddy Billy.
Danny Williams (1975)
RIP>DANNY WILLIAMSBHS75