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Lieutenant EDWARD SMITH

Service Number: 107894
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Lancashire Fusiliers

2nd Bn.

Date of Death

Died 12 January 1940

Age 41 years old

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BEUVRY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

I. B. 7.

France

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Awards Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Additional Info Native of Maryport, Cumberland.
  • Additional Citation note

    The following details were given in the London Gazette supplement of October 18th, 1918. Sjt. Edward Smith, D.C.M., Lancashire Fusiliers, while in command of a platoon, personally took a machine gun post with rifle and bayonet, killing at least six of the enemy, regardless of the hand grenades they flung at him. Later he led his men to the assistance of another platoon he saw in difficulties, took command, and captured the objective. During the counter attack next day he led forward a section and restored a portion of the line. His personal bravery, skill and initiative were outstanding, and his conduct throughout an inspiring example to all.

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