Edward Michael Conolly Abel Smith, RN
| Born | 3 Dec 1899 | ||
| Died | 3 Dec 1985 | (86) |
| Ranks
Retired: 14 Feb 1958 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Edward Michael Conolly Abel Smith, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Biter (D 97) | Capt. | Escort carrier | Jan 1942 | Jul 1943 |
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Escort carrier HMS Biter (D 97)
25 Apr 1943
The German submarine U-203 was sunk south of Cape Farewell, Greenland, in position 55º05'N, 42º25'W, by depth charges from Swordfish aircraft off the British escort carrier HMS Biter (Capt. E.M.C. Abel Smith, RN) (Sqdn 811/L) and by the British destroyer HMS Pathfinder (Cdr. E.A. Gibbs, DSO and 2 Bars, RN).
12 May 1943
The German submarine U-89 was sunk in the Northern Atlantic, in position 46º30'N, 25º40'W by a Swordfish aircraft (Sqdn. 811) from the British escort carrier HMS Biter (Capt. E.M.C. Abel Smith, RN), the British destroyer HMS Broadway (Lt.Cdr. E.H. Chevasse, RN) and the British frigate HMS Lagan (Lt.Cdr. A. Ayre, RNR).