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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.
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During the Second World War, Ernest “Smokey” Smith became the only Canadian private to earn the Victoria Cross after he almost single handedly fought off German tanks and soldiers during the Italian Campaign.
Oct 31, 2004 · Canada's most famous soldier, Ernest "Smokey" Smith, was honoured Friday for saving untold lives in 1944 when he singlehandledly fought off German fighters in this little town in northern Italy....
Jun 9, 2006 · Private Ernest "Smoky" Smith, who died last week in Vancouver at 91, was Canada's last living recipient of the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth's highest award for valour.
Nov 8, 2019 · He passed away in 2005 and was Canada’s last living Victoria Cross recipient. He received a national hero’s burial, including a funeral parade. Smith might have been a garrison commander’s worst nightmare, but in a fight, with everything on the line, there was no other man you would want beside you. Date modified: 2019-11-08.
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