Smith was born in Long Beach on Aug.27,1916, grew up in Bakersfield and Los Angeles, and spent some time in the Civilian Conservation Corps before joining the United States Merchant Marine at age 21.
Smith was born in Long Beach on Aug.27,1916. Smith grew up in Bakersfield and Los Angeles. Smith spent some time in the Civilian Conservation Corps before. Smith was joining the United States Merchant Marine at age 21.