Francis William Smith was Dean of Kimberley, South Africa, and Rector of St Cyprian's Cathedral in Kimberley.
Occupation
Anglican priest
Overview
Francis William Smith was Dean of Kimberley, South Africa, and Rector of St Cyprian's Cathedral in Kimberley.
Early life
In World War I Smith served with distinction as a Second Lieutenant (later Captain) in the 1/8th (Leeds Rifles) Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment. He was awarded a Military Cross, the citation reading thus: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With a few men he dispersed a fighting patrol of the enemy. Later, he assisted to bring in a wounded man under heavy fire. He has at all times set a fine example of courage and determination." Smith wrote poetry, and a collection of his work, entitled "The Great Sacrifice, and other poems" was published by Erskine MacDonald Ltd in 1917.
St Michael's, Observatory
