Background
Smith, Albert Cromwell was born on December 6, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Albert Cromwell and Georgie (Foreman) Smith.
Smith, Albert Cromwell was born on December 6, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Albert Cromwell and Georgie (Foreman) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Virginia Military Institute,1949. Master of Science in Governmental Administration, George Washington University, 1965. Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration LaSalle University, 1994.
Enlisted United States Marine Corps, 1944, second in command Lieutenant, 1949, advanced through grades to colonel, 1970. Commander infantry platoons, companies, landing force.
Variously assigned staffs United Kingdom Joint Forces, United States Secretary Navy, British Staff College, Marine Staff College, United Kingdom Staff College, United Kingdom Latimer Staff College. Adviser, analyst amphibious systems
Retired, 1974; president A. Cromwell-Smith, Limited., Charlottesville, Virginia, 1973, head broker, consultant A. Cromwell Smith, Investments, Louisiana Jolla and Coronado, California, 1975.
Board of directors Representatives Louisiana Jolla, 1975-1976. Vestryman Saint Martin"s Episcopal Church, 1971-1973. DecoratedLegion of Merit with oak leaf cluster with V device, Bronze Star with V device with oak leaf cluster, Air medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Purple Heart, Vietnamese Galantry cross with gold star.
President A. Cromwell-Smith, Limited.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Sons of the American Revolution, National Association Realtors, California Association Realtors, San Diego Board Realtors, Coronado Board Realtors, Stockbrokers Society, Southern California Options Society, Military Order Purple Heart.
Married Laura Thaxton, October 25, 1952. Children: Albert, Elizabeth, Laura.