Frederick Augustus Smith | |
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Born | Dublin, Ireland | 18 November 1826
Died | 22 July 1887 Duleek, County Meath | (aged 60)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Years of service | 1849–1878 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands | 43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of Foot (1875–78) |
Battles / wars | Crimean War New Zealand Wars |
Awards | Victoria 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.