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Laurel Park honors Hubert M. Smith who died in WWI
Laurel Park remembers First Lieutenant Hubert McCrae Smith a UNC law student turned soldier who died November 9 1918 in France while serving with the 324th Infantry Regiment 81st Division He was among the war s final American casualties and is buried at St Mi Cel American Cemetery Thiaucourt France His sacrifice is highlighted alongside a World War I era quote reflecting duty honor and sacrifice.
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