Background
Smith, Joseph Collins was born on October 26, 1928 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Wales and Emma Christine (Collins) Smith.
Smith, Joseph Collins was born on October 26, 1928 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Wales and Emma Christine (Collins) Smith.
1 child, Joseph Collins World World War II Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1953. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1964. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1953, advanced through grades to captain, 1978.
Superintendent United States Naval Observatory, Washington, 1976-1979.
Special assistant to president National Defense University, 1982-1985, director space studies, 1985-1987, director foundation. Vice president, director American Pride, Incorporated., since 1982.
Member United States Yacht Racing Union, Army-Navy.
Married Phyllis Ann Ottinger, June 7, 1953. 1 child, Joseph Collins World World War II Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1953.