Ernest Alva (Smoky) Smith
http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/whatsnew/sp/sp_mar26_2004.htm
This dude used to kill Germans with a 1 meter long warclub wrapped in barbed wire. That right there is why I vote him for most badass dude.
He stood his ground against a German tanks and over 10 soldiers, while protecting a wounded comrade.
The guy was one crazy mofo.
RIP