Background
Smith, Leland Wrightman was born on February 2, 1914 in Joplin, Arkansas, United States.
Smith, Leland Wrightman was born on February 2, 1914 in Joplin, Arkansas, United States.
Bachelor, George Washington University, 1956. Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1958.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1940. Advanced through grades to major, 1940-1952. Accountant VA, Washington, 1952-1960.
Chief finance management officer National Centers for Disease Control United States Public Health Service, Atlanta, 1960-1970. Commanding officer Marine Air Reserve, Washington and Atlanta, 1952-1966. Brigadier general, flag rank United States Marine Corps, 1966-1970.
Member, vice chairman Arkansas Governor's Rural Health Committee, Little Rock, 1978-1979, Western Arkansas Health Systems Agency, Russellville, 1980-1988. Member, president Ozark Guidance Center, Harrison, Arkansas, 1968-1982. Past treasurer Newton County Medical Center, 1972-1983.
Lay leader, delegate annual conference, lay speaker Jasper United Methodist Church, 1980-1991. Lay leader Fayetteville District United Methodist Church, 1982-1984. Past Newton County representative Comprehensive Health Planning Council, 1971-1973, Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District.
Past Newton County representative, 1971-1974, board directors, president Ozark Regional Mental Health Center, 1984-1985. Past chair Newton County building and equipment fund drive Claude Parish Radiation Therapy Institute, Harrison, Arkansas, 1990. Board directors PARTI Foundation, 1991-1994.
Charter member board directors Deer Volunteer Fire Association, 1988-1992, coordinator communications, active Federal Communications Commission licensing, installation and maintenance of radio repeater, 1988. Past coordinator Newton County Emergency Communications, American Radio Relay League, since 1936. Charter, life member Friends of Library., Newton County, 1990.
Vice president Newton County History Society, 1975-1982. Board directors Boone County History and Railroad Society, since 1993. Fellow Radio Club of America (board directors 1986-1987).
Member Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association (national president 1966-1967, Non Sibi Patria Roll of Honor 1968), Quarter Century Wireless Association (national president 1984-1988, Roll of Honor 1988), Old Old Timers Club (national president since 1994), Masons (worshipful master since 1947, chaplain, numerous offices), Shriners, American Legion (Commander Jasper Campbell-Edgmon).
Married Helen Doernenburg.