Moses Leonard Smith born January 7, 1922, died October 22, 1944
serving in Italy. He was the son of William Keywis Smith and Mary
Katherine Russett; brother of Lillie, Robert, Wallace #1, Mattie, Anna, Alden, Cora, Moses #1, Theresa, Eliza, and Wallace #2; husband of Elizabeth Theresa Southbird; father of Barbara S. Smith (who married Francis
Sheahan), uncle of Angeline (Sineway), James, Nancy, Cecelia,
Nicholas, Mary Ann (Moby), Shirley (Anderson) and Beverly (Crampton)
Wilson and Hilton Smith.
Enlistment Record
Traverse City Record Eagle - Monday 27 Nov 1944 - page one
MOSES L. SMITH KILLED IN ACTION
Previously reported missing in action on October 22, Pfc. Moses L. Smith, son of Mary K. Smith of this city, has been definitely reported killed in action according to word received from the War department Sunday. Pfc. Smith served 22 months with the 71st Infantry unit and the action in which he lost his life took place in Italy. His mother resides at 1116 Titus avenue.
Moses was a PFC in Company C, 362nd Infantry Regiment, 91st Division. A link to the North Apennines Campaign which is where Moses gave his life. http://www.history.army.mil/brochures/nap/72-34.htm
Enlistment Record
| Name: | Moses L Smith |
|---|---|
| Birth Year: | 1922 |
| Race: | American Indian, citizen (American) |
| Nativity State or Country: | Michigan |
| State of Residence: | Michigan |
| County or City: | Antrim |
| Enlistment Date: | 25 Nov 1942 |
| Enlistment State: | Michigan |
| Enlistment City: | Kalamazoo |
| Branch: | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| Branch Code: | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| Grade: | Private |
| Grade Code: | Private |
| Term of Enlistment: | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| Component: | Selectees (Enlisted Men) |
| Source: | Civil Life |
| Education: | 1 year of high school |
| Civil Occupation: | Farm hands, general farms |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Height: | 66 |
| Weight: | 148 |
Tombstone - Kewadin Indian Mission Cemetery:
Traverse City Record Eagle - Monday 27 Nov 1944 - page one
MOSES L. SMITH KILLED IN ACTION
Previously reported missing in action on October 22, Pfc. Moses L. Smith, son of Mary K. Smith of this city, has been definitely reported killed in action according to word received from the War department Sunday. Pfc. Smith served 22 months with the 71st Infantry unit and the action in which he lost his life took place in Italy. His mother resides at 1116 Titus avenue.
Moses was a PFC in Company C, 362nd Infantry Regiment, 91st Division. A link to the North Apennines Campaign which is where Moses gave his life. http://www.history.army.mil/brochures/nap/72-34.htm
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