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Warder October 18, 1944
Sgt. Alec Smith Wounded in Leg
Word was received in Lindsay recently by Mrs. Alec Smith, 38 Melbourne St. W., to the effect that her husband Sgt. Alec Smith, was wounded in action on September 9.
Sgt. Smith, a brother, sister and his father, the late Adam Smith, have all served in the Canadian Army during this war. Sgt. Smith’s father, served overseas in both World War I and II and died last year while still a member of the forces, after coming back to Canada.
In the most recent letter his wife has received, Sgt. Smith mentioned that he was expecting to be relieved by his brother Lieut. Stewart Smith, but it is apparent that he was wounded before they had an opportunity to meet.
Lindsay Soldier Killed In Hochwald Fighting
Sgt, Alex A. Smith, whose wife, the former Catherine Thibadeuu. lives at 38 Melbourne St. West, Lindsay has been killed in action while fighting on the Hochwald sector of the western front.
Sgt. Smith enlisted with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in 1940 and went overseas in July, 1943.
Previous to going overseas Sgt. Smith spent two years on garrison duty in Jamaica.
Lindsay Boy In Casualty List
Mrs. Catherine Smith, Melbourne St. has received word that her husband Sergt. Alex Smith has been killed in action overseas.
It will be recalled that some seven months ago Sgt. Smith was reported seriously wounded in action and was confined to hospital for several weeks. Returning to the field he saw further service on the Western Front, but it is not known where he was serving at the time he met his death. Further particulars are to be made available as soon as 'they have been received in the Dominion.
Besides his widow, the former Catherine Thibadeau, Sgt. Smith is survived by three small sons, age 3, 4 and 5 years.
The deceased soldier was born in Lindsay, the son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Adam Smith, but moved to Oakwood while still quite young, where his father was employed for several years.
His mother now resides at Peterboro, Ont., and has one other son in the services, Lt. J. S. Smith, who had recently written a very descriptive letter re the fighting on the Western Front where he is also engaged.
