Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

GSO III, Headquarters, 8th Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 19th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Unit:

GSO III, Headquarters, 8th Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 13th, 1945

"Capt SMITH was GSO III (Air) of the division during the final offensive, and, by his skill and attention to detail, often with indifferent communications and with inadequate rest, ensured the close cooperation with the RAF which materially assisted the division in its operations.
In addition, in December, when the division was ordered to move quickly to the SERCHIO valley, Capt SMITH was sent forward to organize the divisional concentration. This he did successfully under very difficult conditions and with very little time available. Throughout the operations Capt SMITH's conduct and thoroughness have been most praise worthy.
Barely in the Campaign this officer was 3 Bde IO where his hard work and industry were examples to all with whom he came in contact. Throughout the campaign he has never spared himself to attain the highest efficiency in his work."

Recommendation date: 19 July 1945

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

4/5th Battalion Royal Leicestershire Regiment

Awarded on:

June 13th, 1964

"During his two and half years in command this officer has shouldered with outstanding success a wide range of responsibilities which would not normally fall to the 1st of a Commanding Officer of a Territorial Army battalion.
On his arrival he had the delicate task of welding together two separate units into one single cohesive battalion. This task was made all the more difficult in that it required the merging of two units of different arms of the service. This called for great tact, delicacy and management not to mention the innumerable problems of re-training. The result has been an unqualified success.
Almost simituenous with the problems of the above amalgamation came the move of the Regimental Headquarters from its old location to the central TA Centre operated by this CO. His efforts in welcoming the RHQ and asasing their initial problems contributed in a most marked degree to the efficient functioning of the RHQ. This clearly had far-reaching effects on the regiment as a whole and far beyond the local limits of his own battalion.
Nor was this all. In a most efficient manner he has taken on the additional responsibilities of accommodating, fostering and encouraging the regular recruiting team of his regiment. This has worked so well that the figures have shown a sharp rise. In fact in one year the figures proved the regiment to be one of the best recruited in the regiments of the infantry of the line.
Further, and within the past year, there has occurred the closing down of the regiment's Brigade Depot. Among other things this event has thrown on to this officer's shoulders the responsibility for three large CCF units. The additional work here is considerable and is over and (..) that already necessary towards the ACF contingents in the battalion area.
The effects of this officer have now come to fruition. The result is that the situation of this regiment as a whole and his battalion in particular stand in an outstandingly happy and healthy position. All this has been achieved through continuous and untiring efforts at all times by this officer. His work has ben ceaseless and the days and hours that the has put in have far erceeded those normally required or expected.
His battalion is strong both in numbers and in quality. Its military efficiency in all fields is of a high order and both its own successes and the happy state of affairs which (..) in the regimental centre to-day is due entirely to the personal and sustained efforts of this officer."

Recommendation date: 28 October 1963