Six: Sergeant S. C. Smith, Kent Cyclist Battalion

British War and Victory Medals (TF-697 Cpl. S. C. Smith. Kent Cyc. Bn.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (697 Cpl. S. C. Smith. Kent Cyc. Bn.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (265130 A/Sgt. S. C. Smith. Kent. Cyc. Bn.); Defence Medal; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (265130 Pte - L. Cpl. S. C. Smith. Kent Cyc Bn.) mounted for display, generally very fine or better, very scarce combination (6) £500-£600

Sydney Charles Smith was born in Faversham, Kent in May 1894. He served as pre-war Territorial with the Kent Cyclist Battalion, and continued to serve with them when they were re-formed as a non-cycling infantry battalion prior to departure for India in 1916. Smith stayed with the 1/1st Battalion in India, and served with them in Peshawar during the Third Afghan War of 1919.

Having advanced to Acting Sergeant, Smith was discharged 31 March 1920. He later resided at 62 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Well, before moving to Farnborough, Hampshire. Smith was employed as Accountant and Chief Financial Officer for Farnborough Council, and died in Bournemouth aged 101 in 1995.

Approximately 5 Territorial Force War Medals awarded to other ranks of the Kent Cyclist Battalion.