SMITH, Sydney Davidson
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Rank:
Captain
Unit / Base:
42RM Commando
'45 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Acting Temporary Captain Sydney Davidson Smith, 42RM Commando, received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service whilst attached to the Allied Land Forces South East Asia, announced in Gazettes 23 October 1945 [1][1a].
- 1951 (Captain) (45 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya [2][3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37318, page 5181.
[1a] Awards in 3 Cdo Bde Jungle Book issue 9.
[2] London Gazette 39361, page 5432.
[3] Four Five - The Story of 45 Commando RM, author David Young.
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