Walter Dorling Smiles CIE DSO DL (1883 - 1953)

Born 8 Nov 1883 in Belfast, Ireland

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Died 31 Jan 1953 at age 69 in Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Biography

Walter Smiles CIE DSO DL was born in Ireland.

Walter Smiles CIE DSO DL has English ancestors.

Walter Smiles CIE DSO DL has Scottish Ancestors.

Walter Smiles CIE DSO DL Died in the North Sea flood on January 31st 1953

Walter Smiles CIE DSO DL is Notable.

Lt Col Walter Smiles CIE DSO DL served in the Royal Naval Air Service in World War I
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Birth

Walter was born on the 8th of November 1883 in Belfast to William Smiles and Lucy Dorling.

Military Service

Sir Walter served during the First World War with the Imperial Russian Army to fight against Turkish forces in the Caucasus Campaign during 1915. By 1918 he had reached the rank of lieutenant commander with an array of decorations from Russia, Romania and the United Kingdom.

Death

He died due to the sinking of MV Princess Victoria off Larne Lough, in the Great Storm of 1953

Sources

• Wikipedia contributors. (2019, June 15). Walter Smiles. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:46, November 14, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Walter_Smiles&oldid=901909686
• Wikidata: Item Q7945435
• https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/9179