Archibald Bisset Smith

Archibald Bisset Smith VC (19 December 1878 – 10 March 1917) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Archibald Bisset Smith
portrait published in the Auckland Weekly News on 12 April 1917
Born(1878-12-19)19 December 1878
Cults, Aberdeenshire
Died10 March 1917(1917-03-10) (aged 38)
Atlantic Ocean
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Naval Reserve
Merchant Navy
Rank
  • Merchant Navy: Master
  • Royal Navy: Lieutenant
UnitRoyal Naval Reserve
Commands heldOtaki
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross

Smith is one of only two members of the UK Merchant Navy to have been awarded the VC for his First World War service.

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