William Albert Pearce Smith
William Albert Pearce Smith (1869- )
1922 Engineer-Commander, R.N., M.I.Mech.E., Marine Engineer, "Dunvegan," Haw coat, Barrow-in-Furness. T. N.: 371 Barrow. b. 1869. Training: Keyham College, and Naval College at Greenwich, for Naval Engineer. Officer, obtaining first class certificate. Assistant Engineer, 1890; Engineer, 1894; Engineer-Lieutenant, 1904; Engineer-Commander, 1907 (promoted for special services). Whilst serving in the "Barrosa," 1894, received the approbation of the Admiralty for praiseworthy conduct and for services rendered during fracture of main steam pipe. Served in punitive expeditions; Brass River, February, 1894; 'M Weli, August, 1895; and Benin in February, 1897; General African Medal with 'M Weli inscribed around the rim, Brass River clasp, and Benin clasp. Retired from H.M. Service in 1913 to take up position of Manager of Submarine Department in Vickers, Ltd., Barrow-in-Furness. War Services.—Manager, Vickers, Ltd., Barrow-in-Furness, in charge of manufacture of machinery and the fitting out of submarines.