Date of birth:

(Killiney/Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland)

Service number:

40436

Nationality:

Irish

Promotions:
?: 2nd Lieutenant (Royal Army);
?: Acting Pilot Officer on probation;
October 25th, 1938: Pilot Officer on probation;
July 25th, 1940: Flying Officer;
July 25th, 1941: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
October 19th, 1950: Flight Lieutenant (seniority June 27th, 1948);
?: Temporary Squadron Leader.

Career:
?: Inniskilling Fusiliers;
January 9th, 1938: Transfer Royal Air Force;
October 1938: No. 29 Squadron;
September 1939: No. 504 Squadron;
May 1940: No. 32 Squadron;
August 30th, 1957: Pensioen.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Awarded on:

August 20th, 1940

Citation:
"In July, 1940, this officer, whilst leading his section, broke up a formation of six Messerschmitt 109's near Folkestone, and succeeded in destroying one. Flying Officer Smythe has destroyed six enemy aircraft. He has displayed great courage and set an excellent example to all."

• - The London Gazette of 4th March 1938, Issue 34489
  - The London Gazette of 8th November 1938, Issue 34568
  - The London Gazette of 6th August 1940, Issue 34915
  - The London Gazette of 30th August 1940, Issue 34935
  - The London Gazette of 12th September 1941, Issue 35273
  - Eighth Supplement to The London Gazette of 29th December 1950, Issue 39111, dated 2nd January 1951
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th September 1957, Issue 41189, dated 1st October 1957
  - Ciel de Gloire