Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith
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| Death | 56 years ago |
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| Date of birth | July 27,1935 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Hawaii |
| United States | |
| Date of died | February 16,1967 |
| Died | South Vietnam |
| Battles and wars | Vietnam War |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Job | Soldier |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Purple Heart | |
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| ID | 604719 |
Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith Life story
Sergeant First Class Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith was a United States Army soldier, of Hispanic-Asian descent, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. Despite being severely wounded, Smith inspired his men to beat back an enemy assault.
