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).
London Gazette : 4 April 1946 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37521/supplement/1672/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37521/supplement/1690/data.pdf
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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