James Alexander Smith

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He was 33 years old, and a private in the 3rd Battalion, Border Regiment, British Army, attached to the 2nd Battalion, during the First World War. Smith and Abraham Acton from Whitehaven, were both awarded their Victoria Cross (VC) for their actions on 21 December 1914 at Rouges Bancs, France.

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His VC is displayed at the King's Own Royal Border Regiment and Border Regiment Museum, Carlisle Castle, Cumbria, England. Smith died on 21 May 1968 in Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire, aged 87.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn

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