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Alfred Victor Smith VC (22 July 1891 – 23 December 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Smith was 24 years old, and a second lieutenant in the 1/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, British Army on 23 December 1915 at Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey during the First World War, and who died in action for which he was awarded the VC. His citation reads: His VC, along with other items, is on display at the Towneley Hall museum in Burnley.

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  • Alfred Victor Smith
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  • Alfred Victor Smith VC (22 July 1891 – 23 December 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Smith was 24 years old, and a second lieutenant in the 1/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, British Army on 23 December 1915 at Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey during the First World War, and who died in action for which he was awarded the VC. His citation reads: His VC, along with other items, is on display at the Towneley Hall museum in Burnley.
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  • East Lancashire Regiment
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  • 1914(xsd:integer)
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  • 1891-07-22(xsd:date)
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  • 23(xsd:integer)
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  • Helles, Gallipoli
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  • Alfred Victor Smith
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  • Guildford, Surrey
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  • 1915-12-23(xsd:date)
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  • Second Lieutenant
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  • Alfred Victor Smith VC (22 July 1891 – 23 December 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Smith was 24 years old, and a second lieutenant in the 1/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, British Army on 23 December 1915 at Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey during the First World War, and who died in action for which he was awarded the VC. His citation reads: He is buried in Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery although the precise location of his grave within the cemetery is not known. He was also awarded a French Croix de Guerre. Alfred Victor Smith’s father was a Police officer and although Alfred was born in Guildford, the family moved several times in his youth, and Alfred sang as a boy chorister in St Albans Cathedral Choir. At 14 his father was appointed chief constable of Burnley, and they moved to the town, with Alfred completing his education at Burnley Grammar School. After leaving school he joined Blackpool Borough Police force. He is named on commemorative plaques within the former Burnley Grammar School, St Matthew's Church, Burnley, St Albans Cathedral and the current Blackpool Police headquarters. His VC, along with other items, is on display at the Towneley Hall museum in Burnley.
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