Walter Bedell Smith
1895 – 1961

Walter Bedell Smith

United States Army general and Director of Central Intelligence (1895-1961)

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Born
1895-10-05, Indianapolis
Died
1961-08-09
Birthplace state
Indiana

Biography

Walter Bedell Smith was born in Indianapolis in 1895 and died in 1961. He served as an officer in the United States Army and worked as Eisenhower's chief of staff at Allied Forces Headquarters during the Tunisia Campaign and the invasion of Italy in 1943, and later as chief of staff at Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force during the Western European campaign from 1944 to 1945. He also worked as a diplomat, ambassador, and writer.

Occupation

Walter Bedell Smith is recorded as a diplomat, a ambassador, a military personnel and a writer, born in Indiana (1895–1961).

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Frequently asked about Walter Bedell Smith

Who was Walter Bedell Smith?
Walter Bedell Smith was United States Army general and Director of Central Intelligence (1895-1961), born in Indiana (1895 – 1961).
When and where was Walter Bedell Smith born?
Walter Bedell Smith was born on 1895-10-05 in Indianapolis.
When did Walter Bedell Smith die?
Walter died on 1961-08-09.
What was Walter Bedell Smith known for?
Walter Bedell Smith is recorded as a diplomat, a ambassador, a military personnel and a writer.
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