Leighton W. Smith, Jr.

United States Navy admiral
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Leighton W. Smith, Jr.

Summary

Leighton W. Smith, Jr. is a human[1]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s place of birth was Mobile[2]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was born on August 20, 1939[3]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr. died in Pinehurst[4]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr. died on November 28, 2023[5]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr. worked as a military officer[6]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was born in Mobile[2].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. passed away in Pinehurst[4].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was born on August 20, 1939[3].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. died on November 28, 2023[5].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s professions included military officer[6].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[9].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was educated at Murphy High School[10].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. received the Distinguished Flying Cross[11].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. received the Air Medal[14].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. is recorded as male[15].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Navy[17].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Leighton W. Smith, Jr.[18].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was part of the conflict Vietnam War[20].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Smith[21].
  • Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s given name is recorded as Leighton[22].

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Origins and Family

Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s place of birth was Mobile[2]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was born on August 20, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[9], a naval academy[23], in United States[24], founded in 1845[25], headquartered in Naval Academy[26] and Murphy High School[10], a high school[27], in United States[28], founded in 1926[29].

Career and Affiliations

Leighton W. Smith, Jr.'s professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[11], a courage award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1926[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36]; and Air Medal[14], a medallion[37], in United States[38], founded in 1942[39].

Death and Burial

Leighton W. Smith, Jr. died on November 28, 2023[5]. Leighton W. Smith, Jr. died in Pinehurst[4].

Why It Matters

Leighton W. Smith, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] Leighton W. Smith, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Leighton W. Smith, Jr. born?

Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was born in Mobile[2].

Where did Leighton W. Smith, Jr. die?

Leighton W. Smith, Jr. passed away in Pinehurst[4].

What did Leighton W. Smith, Jr. do for work?

Leighton W. Smith, Jr. worked as military officer[6].

Where did Leighton W. Smith, Jr. go to school?

Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was educated at United States Naval Academy[9] and Murphy High School[10].

What awards did Leighton W. Smith, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[11], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], and Air Medal[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . thepilot.com. Retrieved . thepilot.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [5] . thepilot.com. Retrieved . thepilot.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Sportschauer · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Distinguished Flying Cross, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit +1
    Educated at United States Naval Academy, Murphy High School
    Participated in conflict Vietnam War
    Award received
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