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We remember Herbert Beaconsfield Smith
We remember Herbert Beaconsfield Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Frederick William Smith
Source:6190727
12th November 1874
1876
sibling
Beatrice Alice Smith
Source:6190727
1876
1879
sibling
Sydney Arthur Smith
Source:6190727
1879
1881
1883
sibling
Ernest J Smith
Source:6190727
17th July 1883
1886
location
1 Graham Street, Islington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190702
30th March 1886
1888
sibling
Emily Elizabeth Smith
Source:6190727
22nd June 1888
1890
sibling
Percy Smith
Source:6190727
22nd April 1890
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:6190727
5th April 1891
1897
sibling
Alfred C Smith
Source:5488602
1897
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:5488602
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cellarman
Clerkenwell
United Kingdom
Source:5488607
31st March 1901
1904
dates
Age 23
Source:6190694
3rd April 1904
1904
employment
Cellarman
Clerkenwell
United Kingdom
Source:6190694
3rd April 1904
1904
marriage
Emma Hartley
Source:6190694
3rd April 1904
1906
children
Herbert Ernest Pitchfork
Source:6190762
29th November 1906
1911
location
2 Macclesfield Place Islington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488607
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:6190762
21st June 1915
1915
employment
Warehouseman
United Kingdom
Source:6190762
21st June 1915
1915
enlistment
London Whitehall
United Kingdom
Source:6190762
21st June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
21672
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:6190762
21st June 1915 - 1st November 1916
1915
location
108 Seward St Buildings St Lukes London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6190762
21st June 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6190762
3rd August 1916 - 5th February 1917
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
21672
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:6190762
2nd November 1916 - 18th April 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Synovitis of right knee and rupture of muscle right thigh.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6190767
6th February 1917 - 28th March 1917
1918
discharge
Source:6190762
18th April 1918
1965
dates
Age 84
Source:9518068
17th October 1965
1965
location
32, Barts Buildings, Seward Street, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9518068
17th October 1965
1965
death
Civilian war death
St Bartholomews Hospital, Smithfield, London
United Kingdom
Source:9518068
17th October 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Beaconsfield |
| Initials | HB |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 9518068 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Graham Street, Islington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th March 1886 | |
| 108 Seward St Buildings St Lukes London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st June 1915 | |
| 2 Macclesfield Place Islington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 32, Barts Buildings, Seward Street, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th October 1965 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21672 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 21672 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Ernest Pitchfork | adopted son | 29th November 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Smith nee Hart | mother | ||
| Frederick Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Smith | brother | 12th November 1874 | |
| Beatrice Alice Smith | sister | 1876 | |
| Sydney Arthur Smith | brother | 1879 | |
| Ernest J Smith | brother | 17th July 1883 | |
| Emily Elizabeth Smith | sister | 22nd June 1888 | |
| Percy Smith | brother | 22nd April 1890 | |
| Alfred C Smith | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Hartley | wife | 3rd April 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-21 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1886-03-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter1240 |
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