Alexander Smith II

Alexander Smith was born on 13 April 1896 in Warton, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Joseph Smith. 
In 1914, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1915, he made Lieutenant. In 1917, he made Captain. In 1920, he made Major and was second in command of Second Battalion. 
In 1921, he had a son: Alexander Smith III. 
In 1926, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the battalion. In 1933, he made Colonel. In 1938, he made Brigadier. 
He was killed in battle in 1940 in Sedan, Grand Est, France.