Background
Smith, Leroy Harrington was born on November 3, 1928 in Baltimore. Son of Leroy Harrington and Edna (Marsh) Smith.
mechanical engineer aerodynamics consultant
Smith, Leroy Harrington was born on November 3, 1928 in Baltimore. Son of Leroy Harrington and Edna (Marsh) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1949; Master of Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1951; Doctor Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1954.
Compressor aerodynamacist, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, 1954-1961; manager turbomachinery development, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, 1961-1968; manager compressor & fan design technical, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, 1968-1975; manager turbomachinery aerodynamics technical, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, 1975-1992; consultant technologist Turbomachinery Aerodynamics, General Electric Company, 1992-1994; consultant, General Electric Company, since 1994.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Gas Turbine award 1981, 87, R. Tom Sawyer award 1987, Aircraft Engine Technical award 1993). Member National Academy of Engineering, Ohio River Launch Club.
Married Barbara Ann Williams, July 7, 1951. Children: Glenn Harrington, Bruce Lyttleton, Cynthia Annual.