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We remember James William Smith
We remember James William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
1917
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4122991 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SS/1539 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Smith | mother | ||
| James Smith | father |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| MIC image (Ancestry) | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 4 JANUARY, 1917 - Mentioned in Despatches | R58235 | |
| James William Smith (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
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