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Hall of Fame

David W. Smith

  • Class
  • Induction
    1991
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Soccer

David W. Smith

Soccer

• Team Captain 1965
• All-South 1965
• All-American 1965
• Pfeiffer Records:
o 4 Goals in one game 1964
o 7 Goals in one game 1965
o 22 Goals in one season (11 games)


After Graduation from Pfeiffer in 1966 David was called to military service and earned the rank of U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant. David lost his life in action while serving the Republic of Vietnam in November 1968. David was accorded the following military honors:

o Purple Heart
o National Defense Service Medal
o Vietnam Service Medal
o Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
o Combat Infantry Badge

Posthumously:
The Silver Star (for Gallantry in Action)
The Bronze Star w/ First Oak Leaf Cluster (For Heroism)
The Army Commendation Medal w/ First Oak Leaf Cluster(For Heroism) 

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