| Birth: | Aug. 30, 1864 | | Death: | Jan. 6, 1920 | 
Hunza Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant with the Indian Staff Corps, 5th Gurkha Regiment. On December 20, 1891, Lieutenant John Manners Smith was in command of a small storming party of 50 rifles to attack a strong position occupied by the enemy near Nilt, India. For nearly four hours he steadily moved his men from point to point and was the first man to reach the enemy's sangars capturing the position with his men. For conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in July 1892 and later achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for John Smith | | | Burial:
Kensal Green Cemetery
Kensal Green
Greater London, England |
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Record added: Jul 25, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7709480 |
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