Basic Details Surname The Dog Forenames Smokey Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Other Allied Unit (Primary - Stated) Polish Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Mascot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Allied Armed Forces Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Stamford Country of burial England Town of burial Stamford Cemetery Stamford School Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Died