Quentin George Murray Smythe, VC | |
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Born | Nottingham Road, Natal, Union of South Africa[1] | 6 August 1916
Died | 22 October 1997 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | (aged 81)
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service | South African Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Natal Carabineers |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Quentin George Murray Smythe VC (6 August 1916 – 22 October 1997[1]) was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.