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Oliver P. Smith

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Gender Male
Death46 years ago
Date of birth October 26,1893
Zodiac sign Scorpio
Date of died December 25,1977
DiedLos Altos
CA
Los Altos
California
United States
Other name Little Caesar
Battles and wars Banana Wars
United States occupation of Haiti
SpousEsther Laurilla King Smith
Place of burial Golden Gate National Cemetery
Nicknam"O.P.", "the professor", "student general"
Rank General
Awards Silver Star
Distinguished Service Cross
Born Menard
Texas
United States
Year of servic1917–1955
Movies/Shows This Is Korea
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID421260
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Oliver Prince Smith was a U.S. Marine four star general and decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is most noted for commanding the 1st Marine Division during the first year of the Korean War, and notably during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he was misquoted as saying "Retreat, hell!

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