Oliver P. Smith
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Oliver P. Smith was a highly respected U.S. Marine Corps general best known for his leadership of Marines during the Korean War, particularly at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Oliver P. Smith canonical | 3 |
Statements (20)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States Marine Corps general
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human ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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surface form:
Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
Navy Cross ⓘ |
| conflict |
Korean War
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World War II ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| familyName | Smith ⓘ |
| givenName | Oliver ⓘ |
| militaryBranch | United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| militaryRank | general ⓘ |
| notableEvent | Battle of Chosin Reservoir ⓘ |
| notableFor |
cautious and deliberate leadership style
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commanding 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War ⓘ |
| notableWork | leadership of U.S. Marines at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir ⓘ |
| occupation | military officer ⓘ |
| positionHeld | general in the United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| reputation | highly respected Marine Corps leader ⓘ |
| serviceNumber | United States Marine Corps officer ⓘ |
| sexOrGender | male ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
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