Identification Tag
Photo credit: David Starke
Accession Number: C.2016.170.1.1
Dimensions: 1 in X 3 in X 3/4 in
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm
Source: Philip J. Smith
Credit Line: Gift of LTC Philip J. Smith, U.S. Army
Keywords
American Airlines Flight 77
Evacuation
Pentagon
Survivors
United States Military
Worn or Used on 9/11
American Airlines Flight 77
Evacuation
Pentagon
Survivors
United States Military
Worn or Used on 9/11
Description
Identification tag from the uniform shirt belonging to Philip J. Smith. The tag is black with "SMITH" printed in white. The tag goes on the right breast pocket flap of Smith's uniform shirt.
Identification tag from the uniform shirt belonging to Philip J. Smith. The tag is black with "SMITH" printed in white. The tag goes on the right breast pocket flap of Smith's uniform shirt.
Historical Notes
On September 11, 2001, U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Philip J. Smith served as a Branch Chief at the Pentagon, with responsibility for supervising multiple staff members and managing core personnel functions. His workspace was a compartmentalized office area, 2D-450, which sat directly in the path of Flight 77. At the time of the attack, Smith was standing in front of a copy machine making photocopies for a meeting when the plane struck the building. Smith was hit by a fireball and sustained burns to his face and other exposed skin. Despite his injuries, Smith administered first aid to other Pentagon employees and searched for additional survivors.
On September 11, 2001, U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Philip J. Smith served as a Branch Chief at the Pentagon, with responsibility for supervising multiple staff members and managing core personnel functions. His workspace was a compartmentalized office area, 2D-450, which sat directly in the path of Flight 77. At the time of the attack, Smith was standing in front of a copy machine making photocopies for a meeting when the plane struck the building. Smith was hit by a fireball and sustained burns to his face and other exposed skin. Despite his injuries, Smith administered first aid to other Pentagon employees and searched for additional survivors.
