Signalman KENNETH SMITH
Royal Corps of Signals
Died 10 January 1945
Age 24 years old
- Secondary Unit, Regiment and Long Range Desert Group
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards George Cross
- Additional Info Son of Bertie Smith and of Alice Jane Smith, of Louth, Lincolnshire.
- Personal Inscription AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
- Additional Citation note
The following details are given in the London Gazette of 19th October, 1945: "The King has been graciously pleased to approve the posthumous award of the George Cross, in recognition of most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner to No. 2328696 Signalman Kenneth Smith, Royal Corps of Signals." Signalman Smith was based on the Adriatic Island of Ist, at a time when sabotage was a daily occurance. He found a time-bomb at his detachment''s billet, which was shared with civilians and their children. He realised it was ticking and could explode at any moment, he removed it as far away as possible but it exploded before he could make his own escape, he was the only casualty of the blast and undoubtably saved many lives.
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