Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodrigues and the second or maternal family name is Smith.
Sergeant First Class Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith (July 27, 1935 – February 16, 1967) was a United States Army soldier, of Hispanic-Asian descent,[1] who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. Despite being severely wounded, Smith inspired his men to beat back an enemy assault.
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Born | (1935-07-27)July 27, 1935 Wahiawā, Hawaii |
Died | February 16, 1967(1967-02-16) (aged 31) Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1953–1967 |
Rank | Sergeant First Class (posthumous) |
Unit | 1st Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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