Military service
Burial/memorial information
Half-brother of Private Edward S. Smith, regimental number H-87317, of the 5th Light Aid Detachment, 5th Canadian Armoured Division. He fought in Europe and survived the fighting in the Second World War.
He enlisted with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and served in Manitoba and Ontario, transferring to the 1st Battalion, Winnipeg Grenadiers on October 21st, 1941 to fight in Hong Kong with "C" Force. He had 532 days of service, including 396 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Smith Lake located southeast of Swan River in his honor in 1973.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private William Alexander Rule Smith
-
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private William Alexander Rule Smith
Digital gallery of
Private William Alexander Rule Smith
Digital gallery of
Private William Alexander Rule Smith
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 115 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
Request this page
Download this page
The Poppy Design is a trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used with permission. Click here to learn more about the poppy.
Did we miss something?
Contribute information to this commemorative page
Do you have photographs, information or a correction relating to this individual’s virtual memorial? Learn more about the CVWM and the information we collect.