Perry G. Smith Sr. Explained

Perry G. Smith Sr.
Birth Date:	27 April 1949^[1]
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Army, Alabama National Guard
Serviceyears:	1973–2008, 2011–2017
Rank:	Major general

Perry G. Smith Sr. (born April 27, 1949) is Alabama's former Adjutant general.^{[2] [3]}

Education

Smith attended Auburn University and was commissioned as second lieutenant through its Army ROTC program in 1973. He received a Bachelor of science degree in biochemistry. He attended Troy University, where he received a master's degree in human resource management.^[2]

Career

Smith served in the Alabama Army National Guard from 1975 to 2008.^[4] He later served as Adjutant General from 2011^[5] to 2017.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Book: Official Army National Guard Register . 1 January 1976 . 314 . National Guard Bureau . Washington, D.C..
2. Web site: Major General Perry G. Smith - Alabama Military Department. 11 July 2013.
3. Web site: Military leaders throughout the River Region.
4. News: Ala. National Guard gets new leader . John . Shryock . 13 January 2011 . WSFA12 News . Gray Television, Inc. . 24 February 2021.
5. Web site: Major General Perry G. Smith. National Guard Bureau. 13 March 2017.
6. Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Sheryl Gordon as First Female Adjutant General at the Retirement of Perry Smith . 17 July 2017 . The Office of Alabama Governor . 24 February 2021.