Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Robert Maurice Smith, U.S.N.
(1923-1942)

October 20, 1941: AOM3 Robert M. Smith seen to the left of Secretary of the Navy William F. "Frank" Knox during the commissioning ceremony for USS Hornet CV-8 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Robert was born in Detroit, Michigan and was one of five children. He joined the Navy on Feb. 8, 1941 and was part of the commissioning crew of USS Hornet CV-8. Robert remained with Hornet until the end, and went down with her on Oct. 26, 1942.



October 20, 1941: AOM3 Robert M. Smith seen at left.



October 20, 1941: AOM3 Robert M. Smith seen to the left of Secretary of the Navy William F. "Frank" Knox during the commissioning ceremony for USS Hornet CV-8 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia.





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