Daniel D. Smith Sr.

Daniel D. Smith Sr. is a U.S. Navy veteran and a military historian. He served 26 years in the Navy, retiring as a command senior chief. After retirement, he joined the all-volunteer Tennessee State Guard as a Captain. After seven years in the State Guard, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Smith's professional journey is a testament to his versatility and adaptability. Following his military career, he transitioned to the corporate world, retiring as an IT manager from the Tennessee Valley Authority. His third career saw him excel as a senior IT project manager for Olav & Company.

He specializes in the history of the Medal of Honor and World War II. From 1997 to 1999, Smith was executive director of the National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He has published four military history reference books, many classic car magazine articles, and short story fiction pieces. His first novel is The Biltmore's Mona Lisa.

Smith and his wife have two grown children and reside in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.