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We remember Frederick Smith
We remember Frederick Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
James E Smith
Source:8684948
1887
1889
sibling
Harry T Smith
Source:8684948
1889
1891
sibling
Kate E Smith
Source:8684948
1891
1893
sibling
Selina M Smith
Source:8684948
1893
1896
1898
sibling
Mary E Smith
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1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8684948
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8684948
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
George Smith
Source:8684951
1901
1902
education
Newport Board School
Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:8685791
1st September 1902 - 26th February 1909
1904
sibling
Charles Smith
Source:8684951
1904
1908
sibling
William Smith
Source:8684951
1908
1909
location
1 Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685791
26th February 1909
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8684951
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Photographer's errand boy
Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:8684951
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8684951
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9221565
10th August 1915 - 30th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
1306
Hampshire Regiment
1/8th Battalion
Source:8684088
September 1915
enlistment
Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:8684086
service
British Army
Private
8/1306
Hampshire Regiment
Source:4097211
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a Turkish shell
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8751046
Source:8689035
Source:8684086
31st October 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
I C 40
Source:8716119
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4097211 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 1 Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th February 1909 | |
| 2 Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8/1306 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1306 | Hampshire Regiment | 1/8th Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry John Smith | father | ||
| Mary Jane nee Cass | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E Smith | brother | 1887 | |
| Harry T Smith | brother | 1889 | |
| Kate E Smith | sister | 1891 | |
| Selina M Smith | sister | 1893 | |
| Mary E Smith | sister | 1898 | |
| George Smith | brother | 1901 | |
| Charles Smith | brother | 1904 | |
| William Smith | brother | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Newport Board School Admissions RegisterEntry for Frederick Smith in Newport (Isle of Wight) Board School Admissions Register for year 1902.
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Photograph of Frederick SmithPhotograph of Frederick Smith in army uniform taken circa 1914. Downloaded from the Isle of Wight Family History Society website section on war memorial records at http://www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk/iwmm/iwmm_results_2p.php?Seq=3708.
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Isle of Wight County Press ArticleAccount of Frederick Smith's death by a fellow soldier reported in the Isle of Wight County Press, 20 November 1915, Page 5.Contributed by:
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Isle of Wight County Press ArticleAnnouncement of death of Rifleman Frederick Smith in the Isle of Wight County Press, 20 November 1915, Page 5.Contributed by:
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British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1Extract from Hampshire Regiment rolls for award of 1914-15 Star showing posthumous award to Private Frederick Smith.Contributed by:
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British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1Extract from Hampshire Regiment roll for award of British War and Victory medals including award to Rifleman Frederick Smith, service no. 1306 in 1st/8th Battalion.Contributed by:
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WW1 Register of Soldiers' EffectsExtract from Register of Soldiers' Effects showing entry for Frederick Smith.Contributed by:
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WW1 Register of War DeadExtract from Commonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Register of War Dead containing entry for F Smith.Contributed by:
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WW1 Grave Registration DetailsGallipoli Field Ambulance Cemetery Sheet 4 containing burial details for F Smith.Contributed by:
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WW1 Grave Registration DetailsGallipoli Field Ambulance Cemetery Sheet 7 containing burial details for F Smith.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - ACommonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Report of Headstone Inscriptions Schedule A containing details for F Smith.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - BCommonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Report of Headstone Inscriptions Schedule B containing details for F Smith.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - SCCommonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Report of Headstone Inscriptions Schedule SC containing details for F Smith.Contributed by:
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War MemorialPanel on War Memorial at St Thomas Church, St Thomas Square, Newport, Isle of Wight containing the name of F Smith. It was dedicated in 1922.Contributed by:
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1911 England Census Record1911 census record for Frederick Smith, age 15 born in Newport, Isle of Wight.Contributed by:
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Map of Gallipoli LandingsMap of Gallipoli Landings taken from an article "The Campaign at Gallipoli" on the Long Long Trail Website.Contributed by:
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Family Photograph circa 1896-97Photograph of family of Harry John and Mary Jane Smith circa 1896-97: children are Kate, Edward, Frederick, Harry and Selina.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Edward James Smith (born in Arreton in 1887) and RelativesMore about Edward James Smith (born in Arreton in 1887) and Relatives
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1/8th Bn Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles)More about 1/8th Bn Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Geoffrey575 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight War Memorial Index | Philip6321 | |
| 163 Infantry Brigade: 1/8 Battalion Hampshire Regiment War Diary | Philip6321 | |
| Memorials and Monuments on the Isle of Wight | Philip6321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Board School Admissions Register | Philip6321 | |
| Photograph of Frederick Smith | Philip6321 | |
| Isle of Wight County Press Article | Philip6321 | |
| Isle of Wight County Press Article | Philip6321 | |
| British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1 | Philip6321 | |
| British Army Medal and Award Rolls for WW1 | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Register of Soldiers' Effects | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Register of War Dead | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Grave Registration Details | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Grave Registration Details | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - A | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - B | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - SC | Philip6321 | |
| War Memorial | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Medal Roll Index Card | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| Grave marker 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery | Geoffrey575 | |
| Map of Gallipoli Landings | Philip6321 | |
| Family Photograph circa 1896-97 | Philip6321 |
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