Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet
Sir John Smyth | |
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Sir John Smyth VC, pictured here circa 1973. | |
| Member of Parliament for Norwood | |
| In office 23 February 1950 – 10 March 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald Arthur Chamberlain |
| Succeeded by | John Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John George Smyth 24 October 1893 Teignmouth, Devon, England |
| Died | 26 April 1983 (aged 89) Marylebone, London, England |
| Resting place | Golders Green Cemetery |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
| Nickname | "Jackie" |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom British India |
| Branch | British Army British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1942 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 49726 |
| Unit | 15th Ludhiana Sikhs 11th Sikh Regiment |
| Commands | 17th Indian Infantry Division 19th Indian Infantry Division 36th Indian Infantry Brigade 127th Infantry Brigade |
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| Other work | Privy councillor Member of Parliament |
Brigadier Sir John George Smyth, 1st Baronet, VC, MC, PC (24 October 1893 – 26 April 1983), often known as Jackie Smyth, was a British Indian Army officer and a Conservative Member of Parliament. During WWII, he led a unit in France and during the evacuation of Dunkirk, and in the Burma campaign. Although a recipient of the Victoria Cross, his military career ended in controversy.