Dennis Gerald Smith died March 10, 1970 in the Thua Thien Province during the Winter-Spring 1970 campaign. The cause of death was an explosive device. Smith's grave can be found in the Smith Cemetery located in Stone County, Mississippi. You can find his name on the Veterans wall at Panel W13, Line 107.
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Lance Corporal Dennis Gerald Smith received several awards including Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (One Star), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal - Vietnam Service, Gold Star Lapel, Military Merit, and the Gallantry Cross with Palm.