Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith | |
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Nickname(s) | Smokey |
Born | New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada | 3 May 1914
Died | 3 August 2005 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | (aged 91)
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1945 1950–1964 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria 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.