Alfred Victor Smith

Second Lieutenant Alfred Victor Smith VC, affectionately known to his family as Victor, was a distinguished British Army officer during the First World War. He is celebrated as an English 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.

His service during the war demonstrated the utmost bravery and self-sacrifice. He ultimately gave his life in the performance of the deed that claimed his Victoria Cross, cementing his place in military history as a hero of the British Empire.

Smith's legacy is preserved through his decorations and the memory of his heroic actions, representing the profound courage exhibited by officers of the British Army during the global conflict.