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Ralph C. Smith : ウィキペディア英語版 | Ralph C. Smith
Ralph Corbett Smith (November 27, 1893 – January 21, 1998) was a highly decorated Major General of the United States Army. After receiving early training as a pilot from Orville Wright he served General John J. Pershing's army against Pancho Villa, became decorated for bravery in World War I and commanded an infantry division in combat in the Pacific in World War II. At his death Smith was the oldest surviving general officer of the Army.〔Pace, E. (1998) (" Gen. Ralph C. Smith, Honored For War Bravery, Dies at 104" ), ''The New York Times.'' January 26, 1998. Retrieved 5/9/08.〕 ==Early life== Born in Nebraska, Smith attended Colorado State College and served in the Colorado National Guard. He was an early aviator and was given flying lessons, as a young officer, by Orville Wright, and his pilot's license, signed by Wright, bore the number 13 because he was the 13th person to receive one.
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