User:Reguyla\Kenneth B. Smith (pilot)

Kenneth Bates Smith (8 June 1921 – 4 October 2011 in Columbus) was a American First Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross which was awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. He retired as a Colonel.

Unit

 * 883d Bombardment Squadron, 500th Bombardment Group

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters
 * Legion of Merit as Colonel in the 427th Military Airlift Wing