Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Thomas Arthur Smith
In memory of:
Lieutenant Thomas Arthur Smith
October 22, 1918
Military Service
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Army
Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade
1st.
Military Cross, "Lieutenant Thomas Arthur Smith, M.C. First Canadian Motor Machine Gun Corps, [sic] at Naves on the 10th October, 1918, he had command of four armoured cars. He went ahead with four dismounted guns, under continuously heavy machine gun and shell fire and established a strong position which enabled the infantry to advance. He displayed most conspicuous gallantry, courage and determination to push forward, keeping his guns in action successfully." 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Military Cross
Additional Information
July 13, 1884
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
July 13, 1914
Vancouver, British Columbia
Son of Henry Smith of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Spouse of Mrs. T.A. Smith of Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Commemorated on Page 503 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HAYNECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France
III. D. 13.
Haynecourt is a village in the Department of the Nord approximately 6 kilometres north-west of Cambrai and 1 kilometre north of the main Arras to Cambrai road (D939). On the D939 between the villages of Marquion and Raillencourt the HAYNECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY is signposted at the intersection of the D939 and the D16E Bourlon to Haynecourt road. Following signposts the road should be followed towards Haynecourt, then to the left after another 100 meters. This road leads into Haynecourt and the cemetery is to be found just outside the village.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – From the Vancouver Daily Province November 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of Thomas Arthur Smith – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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