Albert C. Smith (United States Army officer)
Major General Albert Cowper Smith (June 5, 1894 – January 24, 1974) was an officer in the United States Army. He is most noted for his service as Commanding General of the 14th Armored Division during the later part of World War II. Smith and his division liberated Prisoner-of-war camps, Oflag XIII-B and Stalag VII-A in April 1945.
Albert Cowper Smith | |
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| Born | June 5, 1894 Warrenton, Virginia, United States |
| Died | January 24, 1974 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1955 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | O-5265 |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands held | Fifth United States Army 2nd Armored Division 24th Infantry Division 30th Infantry Division 14th Armored Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II
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| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal |
Following the war, Smith held several important assignments including several divisional commands or as acting Commanding General of the Fifth United States Army and completed his career as Chief of the Office of Military History in September 1955.
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