In Memoriam · Liberty County, Georgia

Frankie Lee Smiley

Lance Corporal · U.S. Marine Corps

May 18, 1944 – August 25, 1968

Killed in Action · Republic of Vietnam

Service & Sacrifice

Born: May 18, 1944 · Liberty County, Georgia
Branch: United States Marine Corps
Unit: Company A, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division
Killed in action: August 25, 1968 · Republic of Vietnam (age 24)
Rests at: Cay Cemetery, Midway, Liberty County, Georgia

His Story

Frankie Lee Smiley was a son of Liberty County and a combat engineer with the 1st Marine Division — among the Marines who cleared roads, bridged rivers, and braved mines so that others could advance. He was killed in action in Vietnam on August 25, 1968, at the age of 24. He came home to Liberty County for the last time and rests today at Cay Cemetery in Midway, near where he was born.

Decorations & Awards

Purple Heart
Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm
Republic of Vietnam Military Merit Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Gold Star Lapel Button (next of kin)

On the Wall of Faces

See his photo and leave a remembrance on the national Wall of Faces, maintained by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. View on VVMF →