Smith, D T

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Private D T Smith

Family/Last name:
Smith
Forename(s) and initial(s):
D T
Nationality:
British
Service number:
5387339
Military Unit:
British Army, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Rank when captured:
Private
POW number:
5839
Camp
Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf / Stalag 344
Data sources
Other Sources (Source unknown)
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Initials: D T
Surname: Smith
Resided Town: Stalag 344, Lamsdorf
Nationality: British
Resided Country: Poland
Fate: Prisoner of War
Information: POW No. 5849
Rank: Private
Service Number: 5387339
Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945

As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, D T Smith was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945.
This medal was awarded to all full-time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd of September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned in Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.

1939-45 Star

D T Smith was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. D T Smith would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service.
Also, the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.

Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the “Battle of Britain” bar to this
medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.

Service: British Army
Regiment: Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry

 

 

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