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We remember Albert Smethurst
We remember Albert Smethurst
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Richard Smethurst
Source:7613609
1895
1897
1900
sibling
Agnes Smethurst
Source:7615879
1900
1905
sibling
Bertha Smethurst
Source:7615879
1905
1907
sibling
Sydney Smethurst
Source:7615879
1907
1910
sibling
Herbert Smethurst
Source:7615879
1910
1911
location
26 Cleminson Street, Salford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7615879
1911
1924
marriage
Ethel Lowe
Source:7615884
1924
service
British Army
Private
3004
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:4082112
service
British Army
Private
305797
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:4082112
1976
death
Unknown
Leicester Central, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7622979
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Smethurst |
| Source | 4082112 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Cleminson Street, Salford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3004 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 305797 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Jane Smethurst | mother | ||
| Richard Lawton Smethurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Smethurst | brother | 1895 | |
| Agnes Smethurst | sister | 1900 | |
| Bertha Smethurst | sister | 1905 | |
| Sydney Smethurst | brother | 1907 | |
| Herbert Smethurst | brother | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Lowe | wife | 1924 |
Media
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Field service post card"I am quite well. and am going on well. I have received your letter dated 17/8/17. Letter follows at first opportunity, Signed Albert.
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Field service post cardPost card addressed to Miss B Smethurst (Albert's sister Bertha) at their home address in Salford.Contributed by:
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Embroidered postcardEmbroidered postcard from the Lancashire Fusiliers. Donated with Smethurst's thingsContributed by:
Alison154121
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Martin968 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Field service post card | Alison154121 | |
| Field service post card | Alison154121 | |
| Embroidered postcard | Alison154121 |
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