The Dictionary of Australasian Biography/Smith, Captain M. S.
Smith, Captain M. S., formerly Superintendent of Land Police, Western Australia, served in the 44th Foot from June 6th, 1854, till June 22nd, 1867. He was engaged in the Crimea from Christmas Day, 1854, till the withdrawal of the troops in 1856, including the attack on the cemetery and the siege of Sebastopol (medal and clasp and Turkish medal), and in the China war of 1860, including the action at Sinho and the attack and capture of the Taku. He was appointed Superintendent of Police in Western Australia, and retained the post till his death, on April 18th, 1887.