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© Carnegie Herald Carnegie, Oklahoma Wednesday, April 20, 1949 C. A. Smith December 2, 1922 ~ April 10, 1945 Reburial Services For S-Sgt. Smith Wednesday P.M. Final rites for S/Sgt. C.A. Smith were at 2:30 Wednesday in the First Baptist church and reburial services were concluded with full military honors in the Carnegie cemetery. Sgt. Smith, eldest son of Mrs. Bertha Smith and the late Rayburn Smith, was killed over Germany April 10, 1945. Rev. O.W. Eudaley, Emporia, Kan., former Carnegie pastor, and Rev. Burt Miller, conducted the service and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion were in charge of the ceremony at the grave. Sgt. Smith was born on a farm north of Carnegie December 2, 1922. He spent his entire school life in Carnegie and graduated with the class of 1942. He entered the army Jan. 18, 1943, was assigned to the air forces and went overseas about March 1, 1944. He was a radio operator on a C-47 cargo and transport plane. He took part in the Normandy invasion, went to Italy for the invasion of southern France, and operated in and out of England, Holland, France and Germany. He was awarded the Air Medal and three oak leaf clusters, the presidential citation, the Purple Heart and received other citations. He lost his life as a result of enemy fighter plane action while flying supplies to the U.S. ground forces in the vicinity of Eisenach, Germany. His body was buried in the U.S. Military cemetery at Butzbach, Germany. His father, a veteran of World War I, died in July, 1947. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Bertha Smith, of the home; his brother, Freddie C., of Norman, and Vernon of Carnegie, and two sisters, Mrs. S.E. Worley, Lindsey, and Mrs. J.M. Phy of the home address. Also his grandmother, Mrs. Emma Graham, and other near relatives.. © Carnegie Herald Carnegie, Oklahoma Wednesday, May 16, 1945 C. A. Smith December 2, 1922 ~ April 10, 1945 Sgt. Smith Is Killed, Report Monday States S/Sgt. C.A. Smith, 22, was killed over Germany April 10, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Smith, were informed at noon Monday. The sergeant, radioman on a C-47 cargo and transport plane, had been reported missing over Germany since April 10. The war department telegram gave no other information. Sgt. Smith entered the army Jan. 18, 1943, and went overseas about March 1, 1944 after training periods at Fort Sill, Sheppard Field, Sioux Falls, S.D., Camp Mackall, S.C. and Bare Field, Ind. His outfit flew their equipment over, landed in North Africa and finished their training in England. He took part in the Normandy invasion, went to Italy for the invasion of Southern France, was back in England and operated in and out of Holland, France and Germany. Sgt. Smith was born on a farm north of Carnegie Dec. 2, 1922. His entire school life was spent in Carnegie where he graduated with the class of 1942. He was catcher on the highschool baseball team and played football. His brother, Freddie C. Smith, AMM3c, is stationed at Alameda, Calif.; an uncle, Cpl. Leo Graham, is on Luzon, and three cousins are in active service, Sgt. Don Joel, air corps in the Pacific, Sgt. Jas. Hull, air corps, Fort Benning, and Carl Hull, AMM2c, San Diego. Another cousin, Sgt. Bynam Joel was killed in Italy. Smith's father served with Co. L, 360th Inf., 90th Div. in World War I. Survivors in his immediate family are his parents, his brothers, Freddie and Vernon Wesley; his sisters, Melba Doris and Mildred Lois, and his grandmother, Mrs. Emma Graham. He also has many other near relatives in this community. © Carnegie Herald Carnegie, Oklahoma Wednesday, June 20, 1945 Sgt. Smith Buried in Germany Commanding Officer Says S/Sgt. C.A. Smith was killed by action of German fighter planes while his big transport plane was delivering supplies to ground troops, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Smith learned Friday. A little from Sgt. Smith's squadron commanding officer states: 100th Troop Carrier Sqdn., 441 Troop Carrier Group. Dear Mrs. Smith, It is with the greatest difficulty that I address this letter to you knowing that no words of mine can soften for you the loss of your son, S.Sgt. C.A. Smith, and yet I want to offer to you the sympathy and condolence of every officer and man of this squadron. Your son lost his life as a result of enemy fighter plane action while flying supplies to the ground forces in the vicinity of Eisenach, Germamy, April 10. He was buried in the U.S. military cemetery at Butzbach, Germany, April 13 with a Protestant chaplain officiating. May I express my own sympathy in your loss. Please feel free to call upon me for any additional information you may desire. Yours most sincerely. LeRoy M. Stanton Lt. Col. Air Corps, Commanding. |
© Carnegie Herald Carnegie, Oklahoma February 18, 2009 Freddie Clifford Smith September 17, 1924 ~ February 9, 2009 Graveside services for Freddie Clifford Smith, 84, were held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the Carnegie Cemetery. Fred was born September 17, 1924 to William Rayburn and Bertha Mae Smith of Fort Cobb and died Sunday, February 9, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. He lived in the Carnegie area until he joined the military. He graduated from Carnegie High School in 1943 and later attended Carnegie Junior College. He married Norma Joe Crews in December of 1947. She preceded him in death in 1997. His military career included the United States Navy, Oklahoma Air National Guard, and the United State Air Force. While in the military Fred served in Norman, Olmstead AFB in Middleton, PA, Lowry AFB in Denver, CO, Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, AK and Cannon AFB in Clovis, NM. Fred is a veteran of four wars including WWII, the Korean Conflict and two tours of duty in Vietnam. During his service to his country he was awarded two Air Medals and a Purple Heart. He retired from military duty at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. After retiring from the military, he attended Eastern new Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico where he earned his degree in Business Education. He taught for a short term before going to work for the Social Security Administration in Needles, California to help others. He was a true American hero commended repeatedly by his commanding officer for his loyalty, devotion to duty, and his selfless devotion to those with whom he served. His generous, loving spirit touched many lives. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jo Crews Smith; his mother and father; sisters Melba Worley Moore and Mildred "Dutch" Lindsey; and brothers, C.A. Smith and Vernon "Hot Shot" Smith. He is survived by and will be missed by two sons, Michael Smith of Arlington, Texas and Patrick Smith of Tierra, Amarilla, New Mexico; one daughter, Deborah Vogt of Austin, Texas; and one grandson, Jesse Huling of Austin, Texas. Services were under the direction of Carnegie-Pitcher Funeral Home of Carnegie. |
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