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We remember Harry Smith
We remember Harry Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:7616501
25th March 1915
1915
enlistment
St Pauls Churchyard, Kensignton
United Kingdom
Source:4105838
25th March 1915
1919
marriage
Kathleen Ethel Mahon
Source:4105838
24th August 1919
1920
children
Lesley Smith
Source:4105838
24th January 1920
1930
children
Angela Patricia Knight
Source:4105838
13th August 1930
1935
location
85 Madrid Road, Barnes, London SW18
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616501
1935 - 1964
1965
location
18 Holmesdale Rd, Burgess Hill, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616501
1965 - 1968
1968
location
7 Shipton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616501
1968 - April 1970
employment
Pay Clerk
Kensington
United Kingdom
Source:4105838
hospitalisation
Took shrapnel in right lower leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:4105838
service
British Army
Gunner
L/13330
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4105838
service
British Army
Gunner
L13330
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4105838
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4105838
1970
death
Not War Related
Died of pulmonary failure related to asthma
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Source:7616501
12th April 1970
burial
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Source:7616501
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4105838 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Holmesdale Rd, Burgess Hill, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | 1965 - 1968 | |
| 7 Shipton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1968 - April 1970 | |
| 85 Madrid Road, Barnes, London SW18 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1935 - 1964 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/13330 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | L13330 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Smith | son | 24th January 1920 | |
| Angela Patricia Knight | daughter | 13th August 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Smith | mother | ||
| John Smith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Ethel Mahon | wife | 24th August 1919 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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POsed picture of Harry SmithThis shot was taken in a studio session in Hammersmith whilst Harry was on leave.Contributed by:
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Harry Smith with his fiancee Kathleen MahonHarry Smith with his fiancee Kathleen Mahon. Posed shot taken in studio of George E Organ, 215 The Grove, Hammersmith and dated on back "March 1916"Contributed by:
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Harry Smith's medalsGnr Harry Smith L13330 awarded the 1914-18 War Medal and the 1914-19 Victory MedalContributed by:
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Happy Christmas PPC from the frontColour postcard embroided and sent home from the Front.Contributed by:
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Honour Our Allies postcardEmbroidered postcard with printed card insert "Honour our Allies" sent home from the FrontContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gnr Harry Smith in his basic RHA uniform | Steve25268 | |
| POsed picture of Harry Smith | Steve25268 | |
| Harry Smith with his fiancee Kathleen Mahon | Steve25268 | |
| Harry Smith's medals | Steve25268 | |
| Short Service Attestation | Steve25268 | |
| Happy Christmas PPC from the front | Steve25268 | |
| Royal Field Artillery postcard | Steve25268 | |
| Royal Engineers post card | Steve25268 | |
| Honour Our Allies postcard | Steve25268 | |
| Gnr Harry Smith L13330 | Steve25268 |
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