Edward Michael Conolly Abel Smith, RN
| Born | 3 Dec 1899 | | |
| Died | 3 Dec 1985 | (86) | |
 | Ranks| 15 Nov 1917 | | A/S.Lt. | | 15 May 1918 | | S.Lt. | | 15 May 1920 | | Lt. | | 15 May 1928 | | Lt.Cdr. | | 30 Jun 1933 | | Cdr. | | 30 Jun 1940 | | Capt. | | 8 Jul 1949 | | Rear-Admiral | | 1 Sep 1952 | | Vice-Admiral |
Retired: 14 Feb 1958
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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 (position 55.05, -42.25)
German U-boat U-203 was sunk south of Cape Farewell, Greenland, in position 55°05'N, 42°25'W, by depth charges from a Swordfish aircraft (811 Sqn FAA/L) of the British escort carrier HMS Biter (Capt. E.M.C. Abel Smith, RN) and by the British destroyer HMS Pathfinder (Cdr. E.A. Gibbs, DSO and 2 Bars, RN).
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