Birth : 11 Jan 1931 Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 5 Sep 1950 South Korea
Burial : Bowen Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Description : Earl Smith was born on January 11th, 1931 to Simon Smith and Mattie Bowen and grandparents Jack Bowen and Mary Jane "Nellie" Locklear. "Coot" served and died in the Korean War. He died at age 19 years old and was awarded many metals for his service.

Taken from the Korean War Veterans Honor Roll:

Private Smith was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously Wounded in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 5, 1950 and died of those wounds later that day.

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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is PVT Earl “Coot” Smith's memorial?

    PVT Earl “Coot” Smith's memorial is located at: Bowen Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA.

  • When did PVT Earl “Coot” Smith death?

    PVT Earl “Coot” Smith death on 5 Sep 1950 in South Korea

Family Members:

Parent

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Simon Smith

(1903 - 1971)

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Mattie Bowen Smith

(1900 - 1986)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brown Cemetery
Scotland County, USA

2. Conelly Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7208200, -79.5516600

3. Covington Cemetery
East Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA

4. Oxendine Family Cemetery
East Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7524986, -79.5143967

5. Scottish Heritage Cemetery
East Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8555984, -79.5646973

6. Sullivan Cemetery
East Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA

7. Leach Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7907982, -79.5186005

8. Leviner Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7825012, -79.5353012

9. Livingston Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7825630, -79.6289320

10. Lytch Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8972015, -79.3553009

11. Malloy Cemetery
Scotland County, USA

12. Mason Cemetery
Masons Crossroads, Scotland County, USA

13. Mason Family Cemetery
Masons Crossroads, Scotland County, USA

14. Ziba B. Gibson Cemetery
Masons Crossroads, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7208200, -79.5516600

15. Shockley L Gibson Cemetery
Springfield, Scotland County, USA

16. Blue Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7524986, -79.5143967

17. Brown Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8555984, -79.5646973

18. Cain in Laurel Hill
Scotland County, USA

19. Gibson Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7907982, -79.5186005

20. Gibson Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7825012, -79.5353012

21. Gibson-Peele Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7825630, -79.6289320

22. Gilchrist Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8972015, -79.3553009

23. Saint Luke Cemetery
Hasty, Scotland County, USA

24. Selma Cemetery
Scotland County, USA