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We remember David Smith Black
We remember David Smith Black
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7443124
1890
1918
commission
Source:6988834
27th March 1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6988842
service
British Army
Private
16161
Highland Light Infantry
Source:363761
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Suffolk Regiment
Source:363761
service
British Army
Captain
Suffolk Regiment
Source:363761
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7443124
Source:6988834
27th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7443124
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Smith |
| Initials | DS |
| Last Name | Black, |
| Source | 7443124 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16161 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | Suffolk Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Suffolk Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Black | father |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Glasgow Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Paul17073 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Paul17073 |
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