On Eternal Patrol - George Elmer Smith, Jr.

On Eternal Patrol - Lost Submariners of the U.S. Navy

George Elmer Smith, Jr.

George Elmer Smith, Jr.

Rank/Rate Chief Electronics Technician

Birth Date April 1, 1931

From Paterson, New Jersey

Decorations

Submarine USS Scorpion (SSN-589)

Loss Date May 22, 1968

Location Approximately 400 miles southwest of the Azores

Circumstances There is still no incontrovertible proof of the exact cause or causes of Scorpion's loss.

Remarks George was also entitled to wear:
The Good Conduct Medal with 3 bronze stars,
The American Defense Medal,
The National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, and The Navy Occupation Medal (Europe)

Information courtesy of Nicole DeLucci, daughter.

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