314009 Esmond FitzHerbert FAIRBANKS-SMITH, MiD, Grenadier Guards

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    Personal Number: 314009
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Name: Esmond FitzHerbert FAIRBANKS-SMITH, MiD
    Unit: Grenadier Guards


    London Gazette : 19 May 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36519/supplement/2277/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cadets to be 2nd Lts.:-
    24th Mar. 1944:—
    FOOT GUARDS.
    G. G'ds.
    14334711 Esmond FitzHerbert FAIRBANKS-SMITH (314009).

    London Gazette : 4 April 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37521/supplement/1690/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe:—
    Foot Guards.
    Gren. G'ds.
    Lt. E. F. FAIRBANKS-SMITH (314009).

    London Gazette : 31 May 1949
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38623/supplement/2684/data.pdf
    REGIMENTAL LIST.
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    The undermentioned Lts. from Emerg. Commns., to be Lt., 1st Jan. 1949, and are granted the hon. rank of Capt.:—
    E. F. FAIRBANKS-SMITH (314009).
     
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    Casualty List No. 1730 Dated 13 April 1945
    Expeditionary Forces / Western Europe / Wounded / Grenadier Guards
    FAIRBANKS-SMITH W/Lt E.F. 314009 Date of casualty 31.3.45 (Remaining at duty)

    St Nicholas Church, Itchingfield, West Sussex
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