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Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet
- Active
- Started 1912
About
English member of parliament and recipient of the Victoria Cross (1893–1983)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet
- Born
- 1893-10-24
- Died
- 1983-04-26
- Occupation
- cricketer / military personnel / politician / autobiographer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Teignmouth
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMargaret Dundas1920-07-22 — 1940
- SpouseFrances Mary Blair Read Chambers1940-04-12 — 1983-04-26
Family
- FatherWilliam John Smyth
- MotherLilian May Clifford
- ChildJohn Lawrence Smyth
- ChildJulian Smyth
- ChildRobin Smyth
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Military Cross | Received |
| 1915-06-29 | Victoria Cross | Received |
| — | Order of St. George, 4th class | Received |
| — | Mentioned in Despatches | Received |
Education
- Dragon School1901 — 1908
- Staff College, Camberley
- Royal Military College, Sandhurst1911 — 1912
- Repton School1908 — 1911
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q7528079 ↗
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