Harold Page Smith
United States Naval commander (1904–1993)
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Admiral Harold Page Smith (February 17, 1904 – January 4, 1993) was a United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1960 to 1963 and Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, Allied Command Atlantic/Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet from 1963 to 1965.
Harold Page Smith | |
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Harold Page Smith | |
| Born | February 17, 1904[1] |
| Died | January 4, 1993 (aged 88)[2] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1924–1965 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Allied Command Atlantic United States Atlantic Fleet United States Naval Forces Europe |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Military career
Smith attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in its class of 1924. He served aboard USS Idaho (BB-42), USS Arizona (BB-39), USS Nevada (BB-36), USS Procyon (AG-11), USS Farragut (DD-348), USS Marblehead (CL-12), USS Stewart (DD-224), and USS Missouri (BB-63).[3]
