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We remember George Henry Smith
We remember George Henry Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1865
sibling
Harriet M Smith
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1865
1869
sibling
Sarah A Smith
Source:6995807
1869
1873
sibling
Emily B Smith
Source:6995807
1873
1875
sibling
Nelly M Smith
Source:6995807
1875
1876
sibling
Frederick G Smith
Source:6995807
1876
1879
1881
location
Gravelly Lane Aston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6995807
3rd April 1881
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:6995807
1881
1883
sibling
Rose Smith
Source:6995808
1883
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:6995808
5th April 1891
1891
location
Copeland Villa New Street Erdington Aston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6995808
5th April 1891
1901
marriage
Ada Beardmore
Source:6981775
26th May 1901
1904
children
Elsie Doris Smith
Source:6981727
5th July 1904
1910
children
Cecilia Lilian Smith
Source:6981727
10th February 1910
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:6981775
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Navvy Sewage
Source:6981775
2nd April 1911
1911
location
266 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6992224
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Evelyn Marion Smith
Source:6981727
11th June 1913
1916
children
Harold George Smith
Source:6981727
8th February 1916
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:6981727
24th June 1916
1916
employment
Navvy
Source:6981727
24th June 1916
1916
location
266 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6981727
24th June 1916
service
British Army
Private
20602
Coldstream Guards
1st Reserve Battalion
Source:6981727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6981727 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th June 1916 | |
| 266 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Copeland Villa New Street Erdington Aston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Gravelly Lane Aston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20602 | Coldstream Guards | 1st Reserve Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Doris Smith | daughter | 5th July 1904 | |
| Cecilia Lilian Smith | daughter | 10th February 1910 | |
| Evelyn Marion Smith | daughter | 11th June 1913 | |
| Harold George Smith | son | 8th February 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Smith | mother | ||
| Edward Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A Smith | sister | 1869 | |
| Emily B Smith | sister | 1873 | |
| Nelly M Smith | sister | 1875 | |
| Frederick G Smith | brother | 1876 | |
| Harriet M Smith | sister | 1865 | |
| Rose Smith | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Beardmore | wife | 26th May 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-24 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Birmingham Electoral RegisterGeorge Henry Smith in Gravelly Lane Erdington
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| An example of Private Smith's medals | Sharon36563 |
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