James Burnett Smith was born 20 October 1890, son of George Farrar Smith and Margaret Sarah Burnett. Died 16 December 1918 of broncho-pneumonia in Fleury-sur-Aire, France
PFC Smith was a Pharmacist prior to his induction into military service. He is buried at Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 20 October 1890
- Date of death: 16 December 1918
- County: Cocke
- Hometown: Newport
- Service Branch: Army
- Division/Assignment: Medical Department, Detachment 8
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War I
- Battles: Château-Thierry, Champagne, Marne; Aisne-Marne, Saint-Mihiel, Meuse, Argonne
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar II, Middle Panel
- Sponsored by: Gaye Thomas
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