Background
Smart, Jacob Edward was born on May 31, 1909 in Ridgeland, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Edward and Alma (Nettles).
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Smart, Jacob Edward was born on May 31, 1909 in Ridgeland, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Edward and Alma (Nettles).
Student, Marion Military Institute, 1926-1927; Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1931; student, National War College, 1949-1950.
Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1931; advanced through grades to general, United States Air Force, 1963; served various posts, United States and Europe, 1931-1955; assistant vice chief of staff, United States Air Force, Washington, 1955-1959; commander, (12th Air Force), Waco, Texas., 1959-1960; vice commander tactical air command, Langley Air Force Base, 1960-1961; commander, 5th Air Force and United States Forces in Japan, Japan, 1961-1963; commander, Cinc. Pacific Air Forces, 1963-1964; deputy commander in chief, (Headquarters United States European Command), 1964-1966; retired, 1966; special assistant to administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1966-1967; assistant administrator for policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1967-1968; assistant administrator for, Department Defense and inter-agency affairs, 1968-1973; vice president, Earth Satellite Corporation, Washington, 1973-1975; consultant, since 1975.
Member Association Graduates United States Military Academy, Air Force Association.
Son of; married Elizabeth Gohmert, February 20, 1932 (divorced 1946). Children– Joan Elizabeth(deceased), Jacklyn Cabell, William Edward, Rosemary(deceased).