Frederick Augustus Smith

Frederick Augustus Smith

Born(1826-11-18)18 November 1826
Dublin, Ireland
Died22 July 1887(1887-07-22) (aged 60)
Duleek, County Meath
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland British Army
Years of service1849–1878
RankLieutenant colonel
Commands43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of Foot (1875–78)
Battles / warsCrimean War
New Zealand Wars
AwardsVictoria Cross
Mentioned in dispatches

Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Augustus Smith VC (18 November 1826 – 22 July 1887) was a British Army officer and an Irish 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.