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We remember John G. Smith
We remember John G. Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4116520
13th August 1914
employment
Chemical works
Messrs W Briggs and Sons Ltd
Elliot near Forfar
United Kingdom
Source:9194159
enlistment
Arbroath, Forfarshire
United Kingdom
Source:9194147
marriage
Charlotte Emma Wood
Source:8706173
service
British Army
Private
7323
Royal Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:8706173
location
41 St Mary Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8706173
1914
death
Killed in Action
He took part in the first encounters which British troops had with the enemy, and was killed on the 15th of September 1914 during the memorable retreat from Mons.
France
Source:8706175
15th September 1914
burial
Aisne region
France
III.G.9.
Source:8706175
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John G. |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 8706173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 St Mary Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7323 | Royal Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Emma Wood | wife |
Media
Media
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Vendresse Brritish Cemetery, Aisne, FranceVendresse Brritish Cemetery, Aisne, France where John Smith is buried.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Smith.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Smith.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Smith.Contributed by:
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Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap BadgeRoyal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Smith.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1st BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1st Battalion
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Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, FranceMore about Vendresse British Cemetery, Aisne, France
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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 | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath & District Roll of Honour 1914-19 | Vincent96527 | |
| CWGC site for John Smith | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John G Smith | Vincent96527 | |
| Vendresse Brritish Cemetery, Aisne, France | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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