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We remember Francis William Lovatt Smith
We remember Francis William Lovatt Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
Barbados
Source:9379790
Source:9199177
15th November 1891
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9199177
1911
1911
employment
Engineer's Apprentice machinist
Locomotive Works
United Kingdom
Source:9199177
1911
1911
location
9 Princes Terrace Darlington, Durham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9199177
1911
1914
service
British Army
Trooper
2213
Northumberland Hussars
Source:4100031
5th October 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4100031
5th October 1914
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery,
Special Reserve
Source:9199233
8th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9199233
8th June 1917
1920
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9199259
5th November 1920
1975
death
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9379790
1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis William Lovatt |
| Initials | FWL |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4100031 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Princes Terrace Darlington, Durham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery, | Special Reserve | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 2213 | Northumberland Hussars | Trooper | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing staff and alumni serving. F W L Smith appears as "Northumberland Hussars, Yeomanry".
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Royal Artillery Cap BadgeThis is a WW1 era Royal Artillery cap badge.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt RFA 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Lt, RGA, 1920 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Artillery Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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