Henry Smith (Royal Navy officer)
| Henry Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1803 |
| Died | 18 January 1887 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars |
Aden Expedition First Opium War Crimean War |
| Awards |
Order of the Bath China War Medal Baltic Medal Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Henry Smith, KCB (1803 – 18 January 1887), was a British officer in the Royal Navy. He served in the capture of Aden (1839), First Opium War, and Crimean War. He was appointed a CB in 1840[1] and a KCB in 1873.[2]
Notes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 19884, p. 1878, 14 August 1840.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23979, p. 2583, 24 May 1873.
See also
- O'Byrne, William Richard (1849). "
Smith, Henry (a)". A Naval Biographical Dictionary. John Murray. Wikisource.
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