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We remember Arton Geoffrey Claude De Smidt
We remember Arton Geoffrey Claude De Smidt
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
India
Source:9088330
1885
1901
location
Bedford Modern School Boarding Waldeck Avenue
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9088330
1901
1911
location
Stanhope Lines Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9088342
1911
1915
service
British Army
Major
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:9163459
8th April 1915
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:1073843
1926
death
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9346356
1926
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Boarding Waldeck Avenue | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 | |
| Stanhope Lines Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet listing alumni and staff serving during this period. A G C de Smidt appears as "Major, A.S.C."
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Army Service Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Royal Army Service Corps.
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Army Service Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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