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We remember Christopher Smith Birch
We remember Christopher Smith Birch
Timeline
Timeline
1885
service
British Army
Private
29045
West Riding Regiment
Source:347332
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell
Source:9508229
18th October 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher Smith |
| Initials | CS |
| Last Name | Birch |
| Source | 9508229 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29045 | West Riding Regiment | Private |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-17 | 5'8" |
Media
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Christopher Smith BirchDetail of photo in Holmfirth Express 3 November 1917
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Christopher Smith BirchExtract from Holmfirth Express 3 November 1917Contributed by:
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Christopher Smith BirchDetail of photo in Holmfirth Express 3 November 1917
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Upperthong Memorial PlaqueThe Upperthong Memorial Plaque in St John's Church, Upperthong, West YorkshireContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Holmfirth PanelMore about Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Holmfirth Panel
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St John's Church, Upperthong, West YorkshireMore about St John's Church, Upperthong, West Yorkshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield’s Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 3 November 1917 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Ancestry UK | Holmfirth126389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Smith Birch | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Christopher Smith Birch | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Christopher Smith Birch | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Upperthong Memorial Plaque | Vivien1174 |
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