Cyril Smith

Sergeant Cyril Smith
Unknown - 14 Feb 1945
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Sergeant Smith was the senior non-commissioned officer in the Scout Section. When it was wound up, he returned to the 4th Battalion the Wiltshire Regiment. He was killed in action in Europe on Valentine's Day 1945.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
West Dorset Scout Section Scout Section Sergeant Unknown 1944
Regiment
The Wiltshire Regiment
Military number
5575301
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After his death, Group Commander Fortnum wrote to his Patrol leaders as follows;

Bloxsworth,
Wareham, 
April 20th 1945

Dear

Sgt Smith I/C Scout Section was killed in action last month. He leaves a widow & three small children in a bad way.
It has been suggested that all Groups might like to subscribe a donation to the widow, and acting on this assumption to save time I have sent to Maj Wilson, who will make one cheque to the whole amount. I have allowed for 10/- per patrol in addition to myself.
Will you let me have your donation in due course.

G Fortnum