The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The regiment is subordinate to 39 Canadian Brigade Group, 3rd Canad
The regimental colour of The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada.
The distinguishing patch of the 72nd Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada), CEF.
James C. Richardson of The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Cadets. He would go on to win a Victoria Cross with the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish), CEF.
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Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
…casualties including 52 killed. The regiment continued fighting in Italy through Gothic Line, across the Savio River and through the Po Valley. Private E.A. "Smokey" Smith's actions in combat at the crossing of the Savio River earned him a Victoria Cross. On 13 March 1945 the Seaforths boarded ships to begin the trip to…
Private "Smokey" Smith c.1945
Military funeral procession for Smith in Vancouver on August 13, 2005
Smith lay in state on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on August 9, 2005