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We remember Frederick James Smart
We remember Frederick James Smart
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
location
Green End, Kempston, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9637471
1891
1916
service
British Army
Private
16604
Bedfordshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9637429
1916
1916
location
Green End, Kempston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7034852
1916
enlistment
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9637429
1916
death
Died of wounds
Lijssenthoek, Poperinge
Belgium
Source:7034852
Source:9637429
20th April 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7034852
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Smart |
| Source | 7034852 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green End, Kempston, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Green End, Kempston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16604 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| George Smart | father |
Media
Media
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Frederick James Smart born 20 Jun 1884 KempstonImage taken between 1914 and prior to 20th April 1916 when Fred died of wounds received at Ypres aged 32
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Fred's medalsMedals found amongst Fred's sister Emma's belongings after her death in 1980Contributed by:
Carol46578 -
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Bedfordshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Bedfordshire Regiment.Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours ProgrammeMore about First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme
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Kempston War Memorial, Bedfordshire. IWM Reference No. 1913More about Kempston War Memorial, Bedfordshire. IWM Reference No. 1913
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Kempston servicemen 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick James Smart born 20 Jun 1884 Kempston | Carol46578 | |
| Fred's medals | Carol46578 | |
| image taken from CWGC | Carol46578 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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