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2nd Lt. Alfred Victor Smith VC.
British Army 1/5th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment
from:Burnley, Lancs.
(d.22nd Dec 1915)
Alfred Smith was killed in action on the 22nd of December 1915, aged 24 and is commemorated on the Sp. Mem. C. 358 in the Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was the son of William Henry and Louisa Smith, of The Chief Constable's Office, Town Hall, Burnley. Born at Guildford
An extract from the London Gazette, dated 3rd March, 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. He was in the act of throwing a grenade when it slipped from his hand and fell to the bottom of the trench, close to several of our officers and men. He immediately shouted out a warning, and himself jumped clear and into safety, but seeing that the officers and men were unable to get into cover, and knowing well that the grenade was due to explode, he returned without any hesitation and flung himself down on it. He was instantly killed by the explosion. His magnificent act of self-sacrifice undoubtedly saved many lives."
