Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Bowes Inman Smyth was the son of Charles Inman and Jessie Smyth, and husband of Elspeth Elizabeth Geddes Smyth, of Farnham, Surrey. He was appointed to the Order of British Empire during his military career. He initially served with South Wales Borderers, before transferring to Airborne service. By late 1944, he was the Commanding Officer of 10th Parachute Battalion when he took part in the Battle of Arnhem, during Op Market Garden, and was awarded a posthumous Mention in Despatches in September 1945 for his actions.
He died of his wounds on 26 October 1944, aged 38 years old. He is now buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem.
Profile created with assistance from Harvey Grenville
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