Raleigh Clinton Smith
USMC CPL
From: Troy, Lincoln County
Date of Death: 12/23/2004
Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Corporal Raleigh Clinton Smith, U.S. Marine Corps, was killed in action on December 23, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. He was born on December 7, 1983, in Libby. He was raised and graduated high school in Troy.
He left for boot camp two days after he graduated. Raleigh Smith was one of three Marines killed while clearing houses in the Battle of Fallujah. The book, “Shadow of the Sword” by Jeremiah Workman extensively covers actions of that day. He loved fishing, hunting, trapping, camping, prospecting, long-distance running and tennis. He belonged to and was a charter member of the Troy Baptist Church. He loved life, his family, and his friends. In May of 2004, he became a very proud uncle. He loved school and learning and had great respect for his teachers.
He looked forward to attending college and becoming a history teacher when he left the service. He will be missed, always loved, and never forgotten. “One day, we will be reunited with him in heaven.”
