Robert Hall Smith
American railroad executive
About Robert Hall Smith
Lived 1888 – 1960 (aged 72).
Robert Hall Smith (March 10, 1888 – June 18, 1960) was an American railroad executive who served as the President of the Norfolk and Western Railway (N&W) from 1946 to 1958.
Life and career Robert Hall Smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 10, 1888. He joined the staff of N&W while still a student at Princeton; He died in Roanoke on June 18, 1960.
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Who was Robert Hall Smith?
American railroad executive (1888–1960)
When was Robert Hall Smith born?
Robert Hall Smith was born on 10 March 1888.
When did Robert Hall Smith die?
Robert Hall Smith died on 18 June 1960.
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