Philip Smith, Jr.
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 22 May 1968, then-Specialist Four Philip Smith, Jr. was serving with B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 32nd Artillery, 23rd Artillery Group, in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SPC4 Smith was killed in action when he sustained burns from a hostile action. His body was recovered.

Smith received a posthumous promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

Medals and Awards

Bronze Star Medal (Merit)
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Philip Smith Jr is located on Panel 66E Line 3 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Philip Smith, Jr. is buried at Hermosa Memorial Gardens in Colton, San Bernardino County, CA.