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We remember William Robert Smethurst
We remember William Robert Smethurst
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:8536057
16th June 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
72029
Royal Engineers
Source:4082479
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:4082479
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Smethurst |
| Source | 4082479 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 72029 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Smethurst | mother | ||
| James Smethurst | father |
Media
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with trusty Douglas motorcycle in BiggleswadeDuring training at the RE Depot in Biggleswade Beds .......outside The Swan Commercial Hotel & Posting House in the company of two other RE Despatch RidersContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| birth certificate William Robert Smethurst | Bob75350 | |
| with trusty Douglas motorcycle in Biggleswade | Bob121910 | |
| Lt WR Smethurst RE | Bob121910 |
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