Army Number: 2584028 Rank: Lance-Serjeant Name: John Birt SMART, MM, MiD Unit: Royal Corps of Signals London Gazette : 13 January 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/264/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:— Royal Corps o/ Signals. 2584028 Lce.-Sergt. J. B. Smart. London Gazette : 7 June 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37112/supplement/2878/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe: — The Military Cross. No. 2584028 Lance-Sergeant John Birt SMART, Royal Corps of Signals (London, S.W.6).
London Gazette : 13 January 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/258/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/264/data.pdf
Recommendation for Award for Smart, John Birt Rank: Corporal Service No: ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/54/623 Name Smart, John Birt Rank: Corporal Service No: 2584028 Regiment: Royal Corps of Signals Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45 Award: Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 07 June 1945