William Y. Smith
William Young Smith (August 13, 1925 – January 19, 2016) was an American military official. He was a United States Air Force four-star general. He was Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (COFS SHAPE) from 1979 to 1981 and as Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. European Command (DCINCEUR) from 1981 until his retirement from military service in 1983.[1]
| William Y. Smith | |
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| Birth name | William Young Smith |
| Nickname | Youngblood |
| Born | August 13, 1925 Hot Springs, Arkansas |
| Died | January 19, 2016 (aged 90) Falls Church, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1948–1983 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Smith died in Falls Church, Virginia from congestive heart failure at the age of 90.[2]
References
- Paul Martell; Grace P. Hayes (1974). World military leaders. Bowker. ISBN 978-0-8352-0785-0.
- Barnes, Bart (1925-08-13). "William Y. Smith, four-star Air Force general, dies at 90". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
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