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We remember Frank Charles Smith
We remember Frank Charles Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1872
location
49 Bicester Rd, Aylesbury,
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8684896
1872
1895
sibling
Constance E Smith
Source:8684860
1895
1895
1898
sibling
Gladys M Smith
Source:8684860
1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8684860
April 1901
1901
location
33 Western Rd, St Leonards On sea, East Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8684860
April 1901
1904
sibling
Doris M Smith
Source:8684864
1904
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8684867
April 1911
1911
location
95 High St, Rye, East Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8684867
April 1911
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:8684875
15th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
corporal
2194
15th County of London Battalion,
Source:8684875
15th September 1916
enlistment
Somerset House, London
United Kingdom
Source:8684875
service
British Army
Corporal
2194
London Regiment
Source:4097961
service
British Army
London Reg't PWO Civil Service Rifles
1st bn
Source:8684884
service
British Army
Corporal
2194
London Regiment
1/15 lond Battalion
Source:7430112
1916
death
Killed in Action
KIA near Flers,
the Battle of Flers - Courcelette was part of the Battle of the Somme.
High Wood, Somme
France
Source:7430112
Source:8684881
Source:8722998
15th September 1916
burial
Picardie, Somme
France
MR 21 . Part XLI
Source:8684884
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Charles |
| Initials | FC |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7430112 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Western Rd, St Leonards On sea, East Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 49 Bicester Rd, Aylesbury, | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1872 | |
| 95 High St, Rye, East Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2194 | London Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2194 | 15th County of London Battalion, | corporal | ||
| British Army | London Reg't PWO Civil Service Rifles | 1st bn | |||
| British Army | 2194 | London Regiment | 1/15 lond Battalion | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Smith | father | ||
| Catherine Emma Smith nee Foulkes | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance E Smith | sister | 1895 | |
| Gladys M Smith | sister | 1898 | |
| Doris M Smith | sister | 1904 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-02-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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birth and baptism recordgives date and place of birth, baptism, parents names
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1901 Censusgives names, age, place of birth, address and family as well as occupation where possibleContributed by:
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UK soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919gives basic name, rank and serial number, regiment and Bn. date of death and enlistment venue.Contributed by:
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CWGC p1details of casualty, date of death, place of burial/memorial and some personal details when possible.Contributed by:
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Forces war Recordgives basic military details, name, rank etc, also date AND PALCE OF DEATH AND PLACE OF BURIAL/MEMORIALContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)More about 15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)
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1/15 London Regiment's 17 March MenMore about 1/15 London Regiment's 17 March Men
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Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)More about Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)
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1/15 London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) at High Wood - 15th September 1916More about 1/15 London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) at High Wood - 15th September 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry Tree | patricia68968 | |
| Rye, memorials online | patricia68968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| birth and baptism record | patricia68968 | |
| 1901 Census | patricia68968 | |
| 1911 Census | patricia68968 | |
| UK soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 | patricia68968 | |
| CWGC p1 | patricia68968 | |
| Forces war Record | patricia68968 | |
| Frank's grandparents, father and aunts & uncles | patricia68968 | |
| Thiepval Memorial image | patricia68968 |
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