Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Ernest Alvia Smith

Lest we forget

The last of a rare breed.
Ernest Alvia ("Smokey") Smith, the last living recipient of the Victoria Cross left in Canada, passed away today at the age of 91. Born: May 3, 1914 - Died: Aug. 3 2005.

A complete list of Victoria Cross recipients and details of thier actions is available at the Vetrans Affairs Canada web site.

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