Background
Smith, William Strother was born on September 15, 1857 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Brown and Margaret (Strother) Smith.
Smith, William Strother was born on September 15, 1857 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Brown and Margaret (Strother) Smith.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1880.
Clair-Abrams, December 2, 1891. Assistant engineer, June 10, 1882. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, March 20, 1918.
Retired, September 15, 1921.
Served on Columbia and Yankee, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Married Irma Saint