Levering Smith
Levering Smith | |
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Photo circa 1960 | |
| Nickname | Rosie |
| Born | 5 March 1910 |
| Died | 5 April 1993 (aged 83) |
| Buried | San Marcos District Cemetery, San Marcos, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1932–1974 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Navy Special Projects Office |
| Conflicts | World War II: |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (3) Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (UK) |
Vice Admiral Levering Smith (5 March 1910 – 5 April 1993) was a United States Navy admiral. He is best known for his role in the development of the Polaris, Poseidon and Trident missiles for ballistic missile submarines.