SMITH LARRY D #1

CPT Larry D. Smith was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/09/2024 at the age of 79.0 from Cancer
Stone Mountain, GA
Flight Class 68-4
Date of Birth 12/26/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 238 AWC in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam GUNRUNNER 36
This information was provided by Wayne King

More detail on this person: Smith, Larry D. USA, LTC Ret.; Flight Class 68-4 RVN 69-70, 238th AER WPNS. CO. Callsign Gunrunner 36. LTC Col Smith passed away on January 9, 2024 following a long fight with cancer. Larry was born on December 26, 1944, in Milan, MO. Prior to his passing he was a long-time active member and Sunday school teacher at the Tucker Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Ga. Larry proudly served his country while with the 238th Aerial Weapons Company at An Khe and went on to receiving numerous awards and decorations during his 21 years of service. Larry is survived by his loving wife Phillis of 56 years, a son, Brandon, and daughter Belanda. Larry was laid to rest at the VA National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

Burial information: VA National Cemetery

This information was last updated 01/29/2024

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025