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We remember Joseph Swankie Smith
We remember Joseph Swankie Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7301167
1882
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8706190
15th August 1914
employment
Factory Worker
David Corsar and Sons Ltd
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:8706190
service
British Army
Private
5197
Cameron Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:8706190
location
8 Marketgate, Arbroath, Forfarshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7301167
1914
death
Source:7301167
25th September 1914
burial
Aisne
France
Source:7301167
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Swankie |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 8706190 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Marketgate, Arbroath, Forfarshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5197 | Cameron Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith | father |
Media
Media
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Cameron Highlanders Cap BadgeCameron Highlanders Cap Badge which would have been similar to the type worn by Joseph Smith.Contributed by:
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Vailly British Cemetery, FranceVailly British Cemetery, France where Joseph Smith is buried,Contributed by:
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Vailly British Cemetery, FranceVailly British Cemetery, France where Joseph Smith is buried,Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders- 1st BattalionMore about Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders- 1st Battalion
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Vailly British Cemetery, Aisne, FranceMore about Vailly British Cemetery, Aisne, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath & District Roll Of Honour 1914-19 | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Swankie smith | Vincent96527 | |
| Cameron Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Vailly British Cemetery, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Vailly British Cemetery, France | Vincent96527 |
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