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Adopted son of Henry Justis Smith (aka Harry) and Mary Spikula.
Brother of Private Steve Spikula who fought in France with the Canadian Army in WWI. He survived the war. Served in Manitoba, Jamaica with Y Force and Hong Kong with C Force. He had 1,099 days of service, including 320 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named John Smith Bay located on Angling Lake in his honor in 1995.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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Photo of John Smith
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War II and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me.
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Private John Spikula Smith
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 115 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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