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July 19, 1925 – December 21, 2011

Norman Smith

Personal Information

Birthplace: Ames, Iowa

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 101st Airborne, 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment, C Company

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Oct 14, 1943

Discharged: Jan 22, 1946

Honored By: Boone Central National Honor Society of Albion, Nebraska

Biography

Mr. Norman L. Smith, a retired teacher, has worked extensively educating multiple generations of his experiences in World War II and continues to do so. As a respected member of our Albion community, his words have proven inspirational to countless youth. Mr. Smith resides in Albion, Nebraska, with his wife, Donna, and has two grown sons. His rank during World War II was Corporal. He served with the 101st Airborne, 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment, C Company.

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