Francis Edward Smalley
★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Connecticut
On September 4, 1944 Technician Fifth Class Smalley was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Connecticut. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 24076 |
Service ID | 31192061 |
Name | Francis Edward Smalley |
From | Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut |
Birth Date | June 18, 1916 |
Casualty Date | September 4, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Technician Fifth Class |
Unit/Group | 360th Engineer General Service Regiment, Company F |
Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
Location | France |
Burial | Plot G Row 1 Grave 15, Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Francis Edward Smalley is buried or memorialized at Plot G Row 1 Grave 15, Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
His older brother Private Edward Francis Smalley served with the 80th Division and was killed in action in France on September 24, 1944. Twenty days after Francis was killed, also in France.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Francis Edward Smalley was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Smalley had the rank of Technician Fifth Class. Service number assignment was 31192061. Attached to 360th Engineer General Service Regiment, Company F.
He was born on June 18, 1916. According to our records Connecticut was his home or enlistment state and Hartford county has been included within the archival record. We have Windsor Locks listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Smalley experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 4, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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