WO1 Richard Albert 'Dick' Knapton No 1 Special Service Detachment, and tiger, 1942
Date: 21/08/2016
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Salamander patch of Gnr John H. Smith No.1 Commando
Gunner John Henry Smith was reported missing 6 December 1942 during operations in North Africa (Bizerte, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war. Served in the Commandos from July 1942 until December 1945.
John Henry Smith
b. 15.11.1921 London
d. 23.12.2014 Coventry.