Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

January 14th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

September 14th, 1945

Citation:
"This officer has been attached to Headquarters Special Air Service Troops since its formation as Royal Air Force Liaison Officer. He accomplished most valuable work during the preparatory stages in training the Special Air Service troops for parachuting. In June 1944, Squadron Leader Smith operated with the French Special Air Service troops in Brittany, where he achieved notable success in liaison with the French units. Subsequently he put an American Armed [sic, Armoured ?] Division in contact with the French Battalion operating in that district. In August 1944, this officer set out from Normandy and delivered ten armoured jeeps to a French Parachute Battalion operating south of the Loire. This entailed penetrating the enemy lines, and it was largely through his initiative and skill that the mission was accomplished successfully. More recently, Squadron Leader Smith has served with the Belgian Special Air Service troops and has accomplished most valuable work with them. Throughout all these operations this officer has been the sole British representative working with Allied units, and by his courage and coolness in action he has gained the admiration of all those with whom he has served."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1946

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

January 23rd, 1948

Citation (general):
"In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war."

With Palme.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

January 23rd, 1948

Citation (general):
"In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war:"

With Palme.