Saanich, B.C.
In April 1916 Smith enlisted in the East Kootenay Regiment, 54th Btn CEF. He applied for transfer to the RFC while still in Canada, and was approved. After completing flying training in Canada. On 1917-08-12 he was posted to "A" Flight of 45 Squadron RFC. By 1918-10-01 he had accounted for 7 enemy aircraft. On 1917-10-28 he flew a ground attack strafing mission and was shot down and made PoW.
He was repatriated on 1918-12-17.
Smith, Emerson Arthur Lincoln Fisher (Lieutenant)
Prisoner of War 1917-October-28
Birth Date: 1896-September-07
Born: York, Ontario
Parents: Lionel Lincoln Fisher Smith & Minnie LeCocq Main
Spouse: Dorothy Eileen McAdam
Home: Saanich, B.C.
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: 1916-April
Service
RAF
Unit
45 (F) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
Rank
Lieutenant
Position
pilot
Service Numbers