Since before the founding of the CMRS, members have been involved with building a collection related to 'Smokey' Smith
'Smokey' Smith, was born in New Westminster, B.C. in 1914, enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada in March 1940, and was a private when he won the Victoria Cross at the Savio River in Italy on Oct. 21-22, 1944. His honours, decorations and medals include: The Victoria Cross, the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal, Canada Centennial Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, Canada 125 Medal, Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and the Canadian Forces Decoration. 'Smokey' passed away on August 3, 2005.
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