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Ernest Smith (other)
Ernest Smith (1914–2005) was a Canadian soldier and recipient of the VC. Ernest Smith may also refer to: * Ernest Smith (artist) (1907-1975), native American artist * Ernest Smith (baseball) (1908–?), Negro league baseball player * Ernest Smith (boxer) (1912–?), Irish Olympic boxer * Ernest Smith (cricketer, born 1869) (1869–1945), English cricketer *Ernest Smith (cricketer, born 1888) (1888–1972), English cricketer *Tiger Smith (Ernest James Smith, 1886–1979), English cricketer *Ernest A. Smith (1864–1952), Canadian politician * Bert Smith (footballer, born 1896) (Ernest Edwin Smith, 1896–?), footballer who played for Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Watford *E. D. Smith (Ernest D'Israeli Smith, 1853–1948), Canadian businessman and politician *Ernest J. Smith (1919–2004), Canadian architect * Ernest Lester Smith (E. Lester Smith, 1904–1992), English biochemist *Ernest O. Smith (18851935), American educator * C. Ernest Smith (1894–1970), American lawyer, politician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Smith
Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith (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. Early life and career Born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Smith came of age during the Great Depression and, along with many others, struggled to find steady employment. He was 25 when he joined the Canadian Army on 5 March 1940, becoming part of The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. In 1943, he first entered into combat. On 10 July 1943, he was part of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division landing in Sicily, remaining active throughout the Sicily and Italian campaign between July 1943 and February 1945. On the night of 21/22 October 1944 at the River Savio, in northern Italy, Private Smith was in the spearhead of the attack which established a bridgehead over the river. With a PIAT an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
