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We remember Harry Smith
We remember Harry Smith
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Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
40 Victoria St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9460420
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Boot finisher
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9460421
2nd April 1911
1911
location
35 Federation Ave., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9460421
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 23
Source:9460089
19th April 1917
enlistment
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:9460086
service
British Army
Private
200739
Northamptonshire Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:9460086
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9460086
1917
death
Killed in Action
Gaza
Palestine, State of
Source:9460086
19th April 1917
burial
Israel
Panels 39 and 40
Source:9460089
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4106234 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Federation Ave., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 40 Victoria St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200739 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Smith | mother | ||
| George Smith | father |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Register Desborough Board Infants School | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private 200739 Harry Smith, Northamptonshires | Liz37211 |
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