Ernest Smith

Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith
Private "Smokey" Smith c.1945
Nickname(s)Smokey
Born(1914-05-03)3 May 1914
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Died3 August 2005(2005-08-03) (aged 91)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Allegiance Canada
Service / branch Canadian Army
Years of service1940–1945
1950–1964
RankSergeant
UnitThe Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsVictoria Cross
Member of the Order of Canada
Member of the Order of British Columbia
Canadian Forces' Decoration

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.