Sydney Philip Smith
Sydney Philip Smith | |
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| Born | 10 May 1896 Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 6 April 1918 (aged 21) (KIA) Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, France |
| Commemorated at | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Army Service Corps No. 6 Squadron RFC No. 46 Squadron RFC |
| Battles / wars | World War I • Western Front |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Croix de Guerre (France) |
Captain Sydney Philip Smith DSO, (10 May 1896 – 6 April 1918) was a British First World War flying ace, who was credited with five aerial victories, before being shot down and killed, the 76th victory of Manfred von Richthofen.