SMITH, CHARLES FUTCHER, Captain, was
born on 26 February 1876. He served in South Africa with Driscoll's Scouts,
1899-1902, taking part in operations in Cape Colony and the Transvaal;
operations in the Orange Free State, including the defence of Wepener;
operations in Orange River Colony, including actions at Wittebergen.
He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July 1902]; awarded the
Queen's Medal with four clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was
created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31
October 1902]: "Charles Futcher Smith, Captain, Driscoll's Scouts. In
recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". Captain
Smith was placed on retired pay 30 July 1909.
DSO, QSA (4) CC
Wep Trans Witt (Cpl, Frontier MR), KSA (2) (Capt, Driscolls Scts), 1914-15
Star (Lt, R Fus), BWM, Victory Medal with MID (Capt).
Lovell 1978 price
unknown.
