Paul Ray Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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recipient of the Medal of Honor
Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1969
Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 04-Apr-2003
Profession: soldier
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Paul Ray Smith
- Paul Ray Smith (24 September 1969 – 4 April 2003) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
- While serving with B Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad, Iraq, his team was attacked by a group of Iraqi fighters and after a short firefight he was killed by Iraqi fire.
- For his actions during this battle he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
- Two years later, the medal, along with the newly approved Medal of Honor flag, were presented to his family on behalf of him; specifically to his eleven-year-old son David, at a White House ceremony by the President of the United States George W.
- Bush.
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