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We remember George Edward Smith
We remember George Edward Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Ernest W Smith
Source:5522208
1881
1883
sibling
Edith E Smith
Source:5522208
1883
1888
sibling
Alfred J Smith
Source:5522208
1888
1891
1891
location
10 The Street, Framingham Pigot, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8929525
6th April 1891
1901
location
Framingham Rd., Yelverton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8929525
1st April 1901
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:5522209
April 1901
1911
location
Burgate Lane, Framingham Earl, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8929525
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carpenter
Framingham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:5522213
April 1911
1912
marriage
Elizabeth Hubbard Death
Source:8929525
1912
1913
children
George W Smith
Source:8929525
1913
1913
location
Saxlingham Thorpe/Nethergate Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8929525
1913
1916
children
Maurice E Smith
Source:8929525
1916
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8929525
February 1918
service
British Army
Sapper
160405
Royal Engineers
Source:4102992
1918
death
Killed in Action
Ieper
Belgium
Source:7224227
Source:5522206
21st February 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7224227
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 8929525 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Street, Framingham Pigot, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| Burgate Lane, Framingham Earl, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Framingham Rd., Yelverton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Saxlingham Thorpe/Nethergate Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 160405 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Smith | son | 1913 | |
| Maurice E Smith | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Smith | father | ||
| Rosa Smith, nee Culling | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest W Smith | brother | 1881 | |
| Edith E Smith | sister | 1883 | |
| Alfred J Smith | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hubbard Death | wife | 1912 |
Media
Media
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War Memorial St Mary the Virgin, Yelverton. NFKWest end of Nave, Oak Plaque. George's name is 3rd from bottom. His brother, Ernest's name is 5th from bottom. Photo - Paul BuddContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War Memorials
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Janet2378 | |
| Saxlingham War Memorial | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| War Memorial St Mary the Virgin, Yelverton. NFK | Cynthia60869 | |
| Gravestone | Cynthia60869 |
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