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We remember John Hay Smart
We remember John Hay Smart
Timeline
Timeline
1856
sibling
James Smart
Source:9572217
1856
1860
sibling
William Anderson Smart
Source:9572217
1860
1865
sibling
George Smart
Source:9572217
1865
1882
employment
Sawyer
Arbroath Sawmills
Source:9572545
enlistment
Kildrummy
United Kingdom
Source:9572218
marriage
Jean Smart
Source:7100781
service
British Army
Private
6864
Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:7100781
1914
death
Died of wounds
Bethune
France
Source:7100781
Source:9572545
26th October 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. B. 3.
Source:7100781
sibling
Mary Smart
Source:9572217
sibling
Isabella Smart
Source:9572217
sibling
Barbara Smart
Source:9572217
sibling
Jessie Smart
Source:9572217
location
39 Culloden Road, Arbroath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9572545
location
Muirside, Kinnell, Friochkeim, Forfarshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9572545
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Hay |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Smart |
| Source | 7100781 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Culloden Road, Arbroath | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Muirside, Kinnell, Friochkeim, Forfarshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6864 | Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Finlayson or Smart | mother | ||
| Alexander Smart | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Smart | brother | 1856 | |
| William Anderson Smart | brother | 1860 | |
| George Smart | brother | 1865 | |
| Mary Smart | sister | ||
| Isabella Smart | sister | ||
| Barbara Smart | sister | ||
| Jessie Smart | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Smart | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-09-23 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-09-23 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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John Hay SmartJohn Hay Smart - Taken from the Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Hay Smart.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Smart.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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Gordon Highlanders - 1st BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 1st Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath and District Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Hay Smart | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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