William E. Colby Military Writers' Award
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (2004) Winner
Ray L. Smith
レイ・エル・スミス
Rei L. Sumisu
Aliases:
E-Tool
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Oklahoma
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Residence History
- Oklahoma → Montana → North Carolina
Career
- Occupations
- Major General (retired), United States Marine Corps, Author
- Active Years
- 1965-1999
- Affiliations
- 1st Marine Division, 3rd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
- Memberships
- Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | — | Asian studies | Bachelor's degree | 1978-1980 | United States |
| Naval War College | — | — | Master's degree in military science | — | United States |
| Salve Regina University | — | — | Master's degree in international relations | — | United States |
Oklahoma State University
Asian studies
Degree:
Bachelor's degree
Period:
1978-1980
Year of Graduation:
1980
Country:
United States
Naval War College
Degree:
Master's degree in military science
Country:
United States
Salve Regina University
Degree:
Master's degree in international relations
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Navy Cross | Heroic actions in Vietnam | — | United States Marine Corps | 受賞 |
| 1968 | Silver Star | Tet Offensive | — | United States Marine Corps | 受賞 |
| — | Defense Distinguished Service Medal | — | — | United States Department of Defense | 受賞 |
Navy Cross
1972
Work:
Heroic actions in Vietnam
Organization:
United States Marine Corps
Result:
受賞
Silver Star
1968
Work:
Tet Offensive
Organization:
United States Marine Corps
Result:
受賞
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Organization:
United States Department of Defense
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The March Up: Taking Baghdad with the 1st Marine Division
2003 Military nonfictionEyewitness account of the 1st Marine Division's march from Kuwait to Baghdad at the start of the Iraq War, co-authored with Bing West.
Iraq WarUnited States Marine CorpsMilitary tactics
Bibliography
- The March Up: Taking Baghdad with the 1st Marine Division
Health
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Combat woundsベトナム戦争期Awarded three Purple Hearts
Legacy
A highly decorated Marine Corps Major General known for heroic actions in Vietnam, who after retirement co-authored a memoir of the Iraq War.
Trivia
- Nickname "E-Tool"
- Founder and Chairman of Sandboxx