Donavon F. Smith
Donavon Francis Smith (October 2, 1922 – September 10, 1974) was a United States Army Air Forces flying ace during the World War II. He accrued 5.5 victories in the war.
Donovan Francis Smith | |
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| Nickname(s) | Don Dieppe |
| Born | October 2, 1922 Dowagiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 1974 (aged 51) Bexar County, Texas, U.S. |
| Buried | United States Air Force Academy Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1973 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Unit | 56th Fighter Group |
| Commands held | 61st Fighter Squadron No. 1 Squadron RAF 63rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron 76th Air Base Squadron 518th Air Defense Group 21st Fighter Bomber Group 325th Fighter Wing Ninth Air Force Nineteenth Air Force Alaskan Air Command Sixth Allied Tactical Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Air Medal (9) |
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1973 at the rank of lieutenant general.
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