Ernest Smith
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 19 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 3,1914 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | New Westminster |
| Canada | |
| Date of died | August 3,2005 |
| Died | Vancouver |
| Canada | |
| Years of service | 1940–1945; 1950–1964 |
| Service/branch | Canadian Army |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Italian campaign | |
| Unit | The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Servicebranch | Canadian Army |
| Nicknam | Smokey |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
| Order of British Columbia | |
| Victoria Cross | |
| Battleswar | World War II |
| Italian Campaign | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 877152 |
Ernest Smith Life story
Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith VC, CM, OBC, CD 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.
