Ernest Smith
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Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith VC, CM, OBC, CD (3 May 1914 – 3 August 2005) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the last living Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross.
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Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith | |
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Nickname(s) | Smokey |
Born | (1914-05-03)3 May 1914 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
Died | 3 August 2005(2005-08-03) (aged 91) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1945 1950–1964 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Member of the Order of Canada Member of the Order of British Columbia Canadian Forces' Decoration |
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