Name:
James R. Smith
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
34586660
Unit:
15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-08-28
State:
Alabama
Cemetery:
Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France
Plot:
D
Row:
2
Grave:
14
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
James R. Smith served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private First Class in the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He entered service in Alabama. He died on August 28, 1944 during the invasion of southern France. He is now buried at Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, Draguignan, Departement du Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.