Albert Joseph Smith
Albert Joseph Smith | |
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| Born | July 31, 1898 Calumet, Michigan |
| Died | March 27, 1973 (aged 74) Detroit, Michigan |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1919-1922 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Albert Joseph Smith (July 31, 1898–March 27, 1973) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in 1921 when he rescued a United States Navy sailor from a burning seaplane.
Smith joined the Marine Corps from Detroit in October 1919, and was honorably discharged 3 years later. He is buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery Detroit, Michigan.