Ova Smith was born  on 11 December 1924 to Truman Smith and Anna Jane Bauswell.
Died 23 June 1944
Buried at Blankenship Cemetery, Scott County, TN

23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Company K
Private Smith was killed near Hill 192 in France.

From Campbell County military website. Provided to the site by Curtis Smith.

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 11 December 1924
  • Date of death: 23 June 1944
  • County: Campbell
  • Hometown: Capuchin
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Blankenship Cemetery, Capuchin, Scott County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VII, Middle Panel
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