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We remember Frederick Smith
We remember Frederick Smith
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Arthur E, Smith
Source:7738941
1882
1885
sibling
Harry Smith
Source:7738941
1885
1886
1889
sibling
Florence M. Smith
Source:7738941
1889
1891
location
Church Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7738941
6th April 1891
1892
sibling
Kate Smith
Source:7738945
1892
1896
sibling
Alice M. Smith
Source:7738945
1896
1901
employment
Under Gardener
Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:7738945
1st April 1901
1901
location
Church Lane, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7738945
1st April 1901
1914
employment
Valet
Sir Rennell Rodd
Rome
Italy
Source:7738990
1914
1914
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:7738990
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
14596
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7738990
2nd September 1914 - 20th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
14596
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7738990
21st September 1914 - 3rd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14596
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7738990
4th November 1914 - 11th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
14596
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7738990
12th February 1915 - 17th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant
14596
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7738990
18th February 1915 - 27th March 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7738990
22nd July 1915 - 29th November 1917
1917
internment
pow
Dulmen
Westphalia
Germany
Source:7738990
30th November 1917 - 6th March 1918
1917
missing
"was last seen in his dug out with ..Smith, F. and ..Cooper, W., about 7-30 on the morning of 30-11-17. The enemy raided the lines shortly after this and all these N.C.O.s have since been Missing."
Source:7738990
30th November 1917
1918
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7740239
1st January 1918
1918
internment
pow
Parchim
Mecklenburg
Germany
Source:7738990
7th March 1918 - 13th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7738990
27th March 1919
1921
death
Unknown
Rome
Italy
Source:7738990
Source:8488310
25th October 1921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7738917 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Church Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14596 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 14596 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 14596 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 14596 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 14596 | Royal Field Artillery | Battery Quarter Master Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Smith | father | ||
| Maud Mary Smith | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur E, Smith | brother | 1882 | |
| Harry Smith | brother | 1885 | |
| Florence M. Smith | sister | 1889 | |
| Kate Smith | sister | 1892 | |
| Alice M. Smith | sister | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 6'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record in Free BMD database | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1891 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1901 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| ICRC Historical Archives, 1914-1918, Prisoners of the First World War | Wendy54828 | |
| London Gazette Supplement to Issue 30450 1 January 1918 p.74 | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| Consular Deaths 1921-1925 vols 15-19, British Nationals died Overseas 1818-2005 | Wendy54828 | |
| Trumpington Parish Baptism Register 1887 | Wendy54828 |
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We remember Frederick Smith
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