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United States Naval commander (1904–1993)
Harold Page Smith
Harold Page Smith
Born(1904-02-17)February 17, 1904
Grand Bay, Alabama
DiedJanuary 4, 1993(1993-01-04) (aged 88)
Virginia Beach, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1924–1965
RankAdmiral
CommandsAllied Command Atlantic
United States Atlantic Fleet
United States Naval Forces Europe
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

Admiral Harold Page Smith (February 17, 1904 – January 4, 1993) was a United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1960 to 1963 and Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, Allied Command Atlantic/Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet from 1963 to 1965.

Military career

Smith attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in its class of 1924. He served aboard USS Idaho (BB-42), USS Arizona (BB-39), USS Nevada (BB-36), USS Procyon (AG-11), USS Farragut (DD-348), USS Marblehead (CL-12), USS Stewart (DD-224), and USS Missouri (BB-63).

References

  1. "Harold Page Smith" (PDF). kenpoorman.net. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. "The Virginian-Pilot Archives". newsbank.com.
  3. Reminiscences of Admiral Harold Page Smith U. S. Navy (Retired). U. S. Naval Institute. 2014. pp. iii. OCLC 893482491.


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