Carl Taylor Smith
- Born: 20 Jan 1895, Creedmoor, Granville (Now Vance) Co., N.C. 1
- Died: 29 Oct 1918, Detroit, Michigan at age 23
- Buried: Calumet Park (Oak Hill) Cem, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana.
 General Notes:
Carl dies while in the service of the U. S. Navy.
Indiana World War Records: Gold Star Honor Roll, A Record of Indiana Men and Women who died in the service of the United States and the Allied Nations in the World War, 1914-1918, Lake County, Page 335
Name: Carl Taylor Smith
Rank: Seaman, 2nd Class Son of Rev. and Mrs. Joseph E. Smith; born January 23, 1895, Creedmoor, N. C. Moved with parents to Gary, Ind. in 1902. Educated in Valparaiso University, and Indiana University Law School. Enlisted in U.S. Navy, May 21, 1918, Municipal Pier, Chicago, Ill. Training for Ensign, Detroit, Mich., when he was killed accidentally on the William E. Cory, October 29, 1918. Carl Smith died after falling into a hatch of the ship William S. Corey. He had been taking a photograph and did not see where he was stepping. The cause of death was a fracured skull and he died at the Marine Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
He was buried with military honors in Oakhill Cemetery, Gary, Ind.
The WWI Draft Registration Card for Carl T. Smith records his birth date as January 21, 1895 in Creedmore, Granville Co., NC. He is currently listed as a student and is living at 545 Jefferson Street, Gary, Indiana. His physical description is 5' 9" and stout build with blue eyes and brown hair.
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