Pike County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Sgt. David W. September 24, 1944
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Troy Messenger, Nov. 1944
Troy Messenger Nov. 1944
Troy, Pike County, AL.

Sgt. David W. Smith
Dies From Injuries
Sustained Sept. 23rd

Recently Mrs. Emma M. Smith of South Highlands, Troy was notified that her son,
Sergeant David W. Smith, was injured in action on last September 23rd, Tuesday 
Mrs. Smith received a telegram from the Adjutant General stating the the young 
paratrooper died the following day after being injured September 24th.
The following is a copy of the telegram received by Mrs. Smith.
**The Secretary of War** sadly that I insure you his deep sympathy in the loss 
of your son.Sergeant David W. Smith reports received states he died September 
24th in France as a result of injuries received in action.

The young soldier is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma M. Smith, who lives on 
South Highland; his father Jasper L. Smith who lives in the city; Private 
Henry H. Smith somewhere in France;Sergeant Alvy Preston Smith, somewhere in 
England; and his grandfather, Alvy Massey,Troy Route 2.

**Notes**
David W. Smith
7-6-1923 - 9-24-1944
Ala. Sgt. 551 Parachutes Inf. Bn. (WW2)
Buried at Greenhills Memorial Park, Troy, Pike County, AL. is in the same lot 
with J. L. Smith 2-12-1895 - 7-24-1952
 





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