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We remember Albert Smith
We remember Albert Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Joseph Smith
Source:6190188
1882
1884
sibling
Rebecca Smith
Source:6190188
1884
1886
sibling
Amy Smith
Source:6190188
1886
1887
sibling
Betsy Smith
Source:6190188
1887
1890
sibling
Louisa Smith
Source:6190188
1890
1891
sibling
Rosa Smith
Source:6190188
1891
1894
sibling
John Smith
Source:6190188
1894
1898
1899
sibling
Jane Smith
Source:6190200
1899
1901
location
Glebe Meadow, South Street, Billingshurst, Horsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190188
31st March 1901
1911
location
Drift Lane, Chidham, Near Emsworth, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190200
2nd April 1911
1917
employment
Horseman
Source:6190099
7th March 1917
1917
enlistment
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:6190099
7th March 1917
1917
location
Strood Green, Billingshurst, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190099
7th March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6190099
27th March 1917 - 23rd April 1919
1918
service
British Army
Driver
212851
Royal Field Artillery
33rd Division Artillery
Source:6190099
6th April 1918 - 24th April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Unknown
Hospital/Institution
Source:6190099
28th February 1919 - 21st March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Driver
212851
Royal field Artillery
D/190 Brigade
Source:6190099
24th April 1919 - 20th October 1919
1919
service
British Army
Driver
212851
Royal Field Artillery
D/187 Brigade
Source:6190099
20th October 1919 - 26th February 1920
1920
location
Strood Green, Billingshurst, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6190099
3rd March 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6190099
31st March 1920
service
British Army
Driver
212851
Royal Field Artillery
23rd Reserve Battery
Source:6190099
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4083283 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drift Lane, Chidham, Near Emsworth, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Glebe Meadow, South Street, Billingshurst, Horsham, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Strood Green, Billingshurst, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th March 1917 | |
| Strood Green, Billingshurst, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 3rd March 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 212851 | Royal Field Artillery | 23rd Reserve Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 212851 | Royal Field Artillery | 33rd Division Artillery | Driver | |
| British Army | 212851 | Royal field Artillery | D/190 Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | 212851 | Royal Field Artillery | D/187 Brigade | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Smith | father | ||
| Amy Parker | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Smith | brother | 1882 | |
| Rebecca Smith | sister | 1884 | |
| Amy Smith | sister | 1886 | |
| Betsy Smith | sister | 1887 | |
| Louisa Smith | sister | 1890 | |
| Rosa Smith | sister | 1891 | |
| John Smith | brother | 1894 | |
| Jane Smith | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-17 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Albert's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Albert's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Marriage of Albert's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 |
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