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Lieutenant Colonel Harry Arthur Smith SG MC Retd, renowned for guiding 100 Australian soldiers into battle against an enemy force of thousands in the Vietnam War, is being laid to rest today on

In 2008, Lieutenant Colonel Smith's award was upgraded to a Star of Gallantry and several of his soldiers also received upgrades. After a 2016 review, the last of his men received the medals Lieutenant Colonel Smith had recommended 50 years earlier. CAPTION Major Harry Smith receiving the ribbon to the Military Cross for Gallantry, January

Harry Smith. Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith SG MC born 25 July 1933 is a former senior officer in the Australian Army, seeing active service during the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. He was Officer Commanding of D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment D Coy, 6RAR during the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966.

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Arthur Smith SG, MC, born on July 25, 1933, and passing away at 1600hrs on August 20, 2023, was a distinguished former high-ranking officer within the Australian Army. His notable service encompassed the Malayan Emergency as well as the Vietnam War. One of his most prominent roles was as the Officer Commanding D Company

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Arthur Smith, SG, MC 25 July 1933 - 20 August 2023 was a senior officer in the Australian Army, seeing service during the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. He was the Officer Commanding D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment D Coy, 6 RAR during the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966.

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Arthur Smith, who was the most significant front-line officer in the most iconic Australian battle in the Vietnam War died on Sunday at home in Buderim, Queensland aged 90.

Lt Col Harry Smith fought relentlessly for decades for his men to receive the recognition and justice they deserved for their service and sacrifice at Long Tan. Harry harassed, cajoled, debated, fought and persuaded politicians, the Australian Defence Force and the media and he wrote hundreds of reports, submissions and letters in support of

Subscribe and http9Soci.alKM6e50GjSK9 Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, who led troops in the most iconic Australian battle in the Vietnam War, has

Harry Smith, the commander whose battalion fought off repeated attacks from Viet Cong during the Battle of Long Tan, has died. Lt Colonel Smith's 108-man Delta Company fought off a three

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, the national serviceman turned career soldier, died on August 20 at the Sunshine Coast aged 90, two days after the battle's 57th anniversary. After serving during the Malayan Emergency, Lieutenant Colonel then Major Smith rose to prominence in Vietnam as Officer Commanding of Delta Company, 6th Battalion, The