| Surname: | Smith |
| Initials: | G A |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 6282670 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the the Buffs, 23/4/28 transferred to MFP. 4/12/45 to class Z (T) Res. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 5/12/06 at Acton, Middlesex, He enlisted 23/1/37, He resided in 86 Colirtle Road South Acton, London W 3, He married Joan MacAulay 5/9/30 at Marcbury, Occupation Labourer. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment Labourer, service trade military policeman, military conduct exemplary, testimonial:= a conscientious, reliable and trustworthy NCO. A really first class man. Was awarded the BEM for good work in Malta. Very good in administration and leadership. Leeds. 27/8/45. signed Major 151 HQ Pro Coy. Address:- 5 Stoney Bank Road, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 23/4/28 transferred to MFP, 22/1/32 to class B reserve, 11/8/6 re enlisted for 4 years. He served Home 23/1/25 to 22/1/32, Army Reserve 23/1/32 to 14/6/39, training 15/6/39 to 15/8/39, Army Reserve 16/8/39 to 31/8/39, Mobilized home 1/9/39 to 17/9/39, France 18/9/39 to 9/1/40, Leave UK 18/9/40 to 19/1/40, France 20/1/40 to 30/5/40, Evac Home 31/5/40 to 25/7/42, Middle East 26/7/42 to 27/12/42, Malta 28/12/42 to 15/3/45, Home 15/3/45 to 3/12/45, Z (T) reserve 4/12/45. 8/9/48 he was awarded the BEM, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 5 Stoneybank Grove, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. George Albert Smith. |
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| Decoration: | British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 37119 Page: 2965 June 14, 1945) |
| Citation: | King's Birthday Honour. For good work in Malta. |