Lieutenant Colonel Neil Smith tied for the championship for the Palma trophy as crack shotsman at Camp Perry, U.S.A. He joined the 24th. Kent Regiment, Chatham, when seventeen, being promoted from Private to Major, during several years of service. He went to England four times as crack shotsman on the Bisley team.

Lieutenant Colonel Neil Smith embarked for England March 28th, 1917, on the “Lapland”, transferring to the Dental Corps, He was stationed at Buxton, England, except for sight weeks service with the Dental Corps the latter part of 1917 in France. Left England for Canada January 1919.

Placed on the Reserve of Officers February 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (13-12-1917), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book

Height	6'
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	35
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Stewart, Kent Country
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Dentist in Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	Professional
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	January 1st, 1913, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	September 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Edith Smith, Chatham

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