Background
SMITH, Karl F. was born on February 7, 1885 in New York City. Son of Christopher Fred and Mary (Haworth) Smith.
SMITH, Karl F. was born on February 7, 1885 in New York City. Son of Christopher Fred and Mary (Haworth) Smith.
Drury Academy; Naval Academy, 1908, Post Graduate. School, Engrng., 1914. Columbia University, 1915, Master of Science.
Chief Engineer various Navy ships. Fleet Engineer; Engineer in charge rebuilding ex-German ship. Chief Engineer German Battleship Oeitfriesland.
Inspector Engineering Materials, Central District. General Inspector Naval Aircraft. Liaison Officer Engineering Division., Air Corps, United States Army (McCook Field).
Force Engineer Aircraft Squads. Battle Fleet; Chief Staff, Aircraft. Squads. Battle Fleet.
Tech, assembly, Repair Officer Naval Air Station Battle Fleet.
Clubs: Coronado Country. Army and Navy; Coronado Yacht. San Diego Athletic; University.
Engineers; Peter Pan.
Spouse Riva Macke, December 17, 1911, Shanghai, China.