Smith, WO David Wallace

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Warrant Officer David Wallace Smith, C.D.

Canadian Armed Forces

Service Highlights

  • Served with the Canadian Armed Forces for 21 years.
  • Held the rank of Warrant Officer.
  • Awarded the Canadian Forces’ Decoration (C.D.).
  • Served with the 8th Hussars
  • Died June 21, 2016 in Mount Pleasant, Nova Scotia.
  • Commemorated through the St. Marys Legion Veterans Banner Program.

A Life and Service Remembered

David Wallace Smith was a career soldier who dedicated 21 years of his life to service with the Canadian Armed Forces. Rising to the rank of Warrant Officer, he served with the experience, steadiness, and commitment expected of those who make the military their life’s work.

His service was recognized with the Canadian Forces’ Decoration, awarded to members of the Canadian Armed Forces for long service and good conduct. That recognition reflects not only years served, but the discipline and dedication required across a long military career.

At this time, his service records are not publicly available, so the exact details of his postings and military service have not yet been confirmed.

David Wallace Smith passed away on June 21, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Nova Scotia, at the age of 63. He is remembered for his years of service to Canada and through the St. Marys Legion Veterans Banner Program.

Major Battles and Operations

  • Career service with the Canadian Armed Forces
  • 21 years of military service
  • Service recognized with the Canadian Forces’ Decoration
  • Served with the 8th Hussars regiment which was known to be regularly stationed at CFB Petawawa and West Germany as part of Canada’s NATO commitment. 

Learn More

Stratford Beacon Herald obituary
https://stratfordbeaconherald.remembering.ca/obituary/david-wallace-cd-smith-1073402030