"Spc. Smith was loved by many and highly regarded amongst the team," said Kevin Black, Commander of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. "As we mourn the loss of our teammate, our thoughts and ...
While serving as a Platoon Leader in Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, then-First Lieutenant Fritz earned the Medal of Honor for actions near Quan Loi in Vietnam.