| 1. |  Smith, Joseph H. 'Joe' was born on 5 Feb 1928 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Feb 1998 in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Feb 1998 in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Retired Owner/Operator of Barber Shop
- Reference Number: SMIT.J029
- _FGRAVE: 48531441
- Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class, United States Navy
- Census: 7 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 01b
- Funeral: 11 Feb 1998, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois
Notes:
He was a retired owner/operator of a barber shop. He was a member of the Noble United Methodist Church.
Mr. Smith had served in the Navy for 13-1/2 years, spanning two wars. He received naval citation and a Presidential meritorious service commendation for the liberation of the Philippine Islands. He operated a Naval Recruiting Station for 15 years. He wrote a syndicated newspaper column called "Coin Chatter" for many years. He was the Editor of the Disabled American Veterans Sate of Illinois newsletter; member of the International Precious Metals Analyst Board; instructor at OCC regarding U. S. Coins and coin collecting.
Mr. Smith was a life member in the following organizations, American Numismatic Association, Illinois Numismatic Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans, AmVets, Masonic Lodge #140, Masonic Lodge #362, Swords of Bunker Hill, and Veterans Service Officer for Downstate Illinois.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1928 - 1998 (70 years)
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