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We remember Edward Smith
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4091492 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Bridge Street, Benthall, Broseley, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known December 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2402 | Shropshire Yeomanry | 2nd/1st | Private | |
| British Army | 26690 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Smith | mother |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florid | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 | R58235 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | R58235 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card - Image (2) | R58235 | |
| Medal Index Card - image (1) | R58235 |
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