Harry Smith (Australian soldier)

Harry Smith
Black and white photograph of Brigadier (Oliver) David Jackson pinning the Military Cross on Harry Smith in military uniform, 1967
Smith invested with the Military Cross from Brigadier Oliver David Jackson, 1967
Birth nameHarry Arthur Smith
Born(1933-07-25)25 July 1933
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Died20 August 2023(2023-08-20) (aged 90)
Buderim, Queensland, Australia
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchAustralian Army
Years of service1952–1976
RankLieutenant Colonel
Service number6776[1]
CommandsParachute Training School
1 Commando Company
D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Battles / wars
AwardsStar of Gallantry[2]
Military Cross[3]
Knight of the National Order of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Arthur Smith, SG, MC (25 July 1933 – 20 August 2023) was a senior officer in the Australian Army, seeing service during the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. He was the Officer Commanding D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (D Coy, 6 RAR) during the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966.

  1. ^ "Harry Arthur Smith – Honours and Awards". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
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