Background
Smith, Daniel Fletcher was born on March 31, 1910 in Pittsburgh, Texas, United States. Son of Daniel Fletcher and Nannie Lou (Hightower) Smith.
Smith, Daniel Fletcher was born on March 31, 1910 in Pittsburgh, Texas, United States. Son of Daniel Fletcher and Nannie Lou (Hightower) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1932. Graduate National War College, 1953.
Stepchildren—Stephen Griggs Mace, Barbara Virginia (Mistress Byron C. Campbell). Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1932, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1960. Service in Pacific Fleet, 1932-1935.
Designated naval aviator, 1936.
Service aboard carriers United States Ship Enterprise, Lexington and Independence, World World World War World War II Commander United States Ship Randolph, 1956-1957.
Chief navy information, Navy Department, 1960-1962. Commander Carrier Division 3, United States Pacific Fleet, 1962-1964. Chief naval air base training, Pensacola Florida, 1964-1967.
Commander Naval Air Test Center, Patuzxent River, Maryland., 1967-1971.
Married Virginia Griggs, April.