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We remember Albert Victor Goldsmith
We remember Albert Victor Goldsmith
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Timeline
Timeline
1899
1917
employment
Bank Messenger
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5th September 1917
1917
enlistment
Whitehall, London
United Kingdom
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5th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
26821
East Surrey Regiment
12th Battalion
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5th September 1917 - 22nd March 1919
1917
location
46 Point Hill, Greenwich SE10 London
United Kingdom
parents address
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5th September 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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2nd April 1918 - 13th May 1918
1919
discharge
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22nd March 1919
1919
location
46 Point Hill, Greenwich
United Kingdom
their own address
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5th November 1919
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound to right thigh which required an amputation.
Hospital/Institution
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Victor |
| Initials | AV |
| Last Name | Goldsmith |
| Source | 8963534 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Point Hill, Greenwich SE10 London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th September 1917 | |
| 46 Point Hill, Greenwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th November 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26821 | East Surrey Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Goldsmith | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-05 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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East Surrey Regiment Cap BadgeEast Surrey Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the which would have been worn by Albert Goldsmith.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Albert Goldsmith.
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Albert Goldsmith.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Albert Goldsmith.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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12th (Service) Battalion (Bermondsey), East Surrey RegimentMore about 12th (Service) Battalion (Bermondsey), East Surrey Regiment
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Albert Victor Goldsmith
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