Roland N. Smoot

Roland Nesbit Smoot (May 7, 1901 - February 13, 1984) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice admiral. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he distinguished himself several times during his service with destroyers in Pacific and was decorated with two Navy Crosses, the United States Navy second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.

Roland N. Smoot

Roland Nesbit Smoot (May 7, 1901 - February 13, 1984) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice admiral. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he distinguished himself several times during his service with destroyers in Pacific and was decorated with two Navy Crosses, the United States Navy second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.