Quentin Smythe
Quentin George Murray Smythe, VC | |
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Smythe receiving his Victoria Cross from Maj Gen Dan Pienaar | |
| Born | 6 August 1916 Nottingham Road, Natal, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 22 October 1997 (aged 81) Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service | South African Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Natal Carabineers |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Quentin George Murray Smythe VC (6 August 1916 – 22 October 1997) was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.