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We remember Issy Smith
We remember Issy Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Maurice Smith
Source:8864118
1881
1886
1904
location
57 Mazeppa Street, Bury New road, Strangeways, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8778630
20th April 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
9946
Manchester Regiment
Source:8778630
21st April 1904 - 2nd September 1904
1904
dates
Age 18
Source:8532032
2nd September 1904
1906
service
British Army
Private
381
Manchester Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8532032
29th October 1906 - 11th October 1912
1911
location
Kamptee Barracks, Hagpur
India
military residence address
Source:8776934
1st April 1911
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8776934
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
318
Manchester Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8776934
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Private
381
Manchester Regiment
Source:8532032
12th October 1912 - 15th October 1912
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4111918
23rd February 1915
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6647220
26th April 1915
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
Manchester Regiment
Source:8861039
1918
1924
children
Olive Smith
Source:8778662
1924
1932
children
Maurice Smith
Source:8778662
1932
1940
dates
Age 52
Source:8776933
11th September 1940
education
Berner Street School
Whitechapel London
United Kingdom
Source:8864118
marriage
Elsie Smith
Source:8861039
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
168
Manchester Regiment
Source:4111918
service
British Army
Serjeant
WR/303001
Royal Engineers
Source:4111918
service
British Army
Serjeant
271171
Royal Engineers
Source:4111918
1940
death
Not War Related
Coronary thrombosis
Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Australia
Source:6647220
Source:8776933
11th September 1940
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Mazeppa Street, Bury New road, Strangeways, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th April 1904 | |
| Kamptee Barracks, Hagpur | India | military residence address | known 1st April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 168 | Manchester Regiment | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | WR/303001 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 271171 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 318 | Manchester Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 381 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 381 | Manchester Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9946 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Smith | daughter | 1924 | |
| Maurice Smith | son | 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Shmeilowitz | mother | ||
| Moses Shmeilowitz | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Smith | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Smith | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Victoria Deaths 1836-1985 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Jewry Book of Honour, 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East End Soldiers of WW1 | Jo6 | |
| Two Ypres VC heroes honoured with paving stones in East End | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 - Militia | Keith1947 | |
| VCs of the First World War: Western Front 1915 | Keith1947 | |
| History of the Manchester Regiment | Jonathan101862 | |
| SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 23 AUGUST, 1915. | Jonathan101862 | |
| Issy Smith VC | Jonathan101862 | |
| Victoria Cross - SGT Issy Smith Full Story | Jonathan101862 | |
| Issy Smith | Jonathan101862 | |
| Smith, Issy | Jonathan101862 | |
| A COLLECTION OF MEDALS TO THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT | Jonathan101862 | |
| Issy Smith V.C Manchester Regiment | Jonathan101862 | |
| Two Ypres VC heroes in First World War honoured with paving stones in East End | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Issy Smith VC | Trevor321 |
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