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We remember John William Smith
We remember John William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1902
children
Maisie Helen Smith
Source:8675550
6th September 1902
1905
children
Eric Victor James Smith
Source:8675550
19th October 1905
1909
children
John Kenneth Smith
Source:8675550
8th October 1909
1917
enlistment
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:8675550
16th July 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8675550
2nd October 1917 - 19th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8675550
5th April 1919
marriage
Ellen Topham
Source:8675550
service
British Army
Private
55705
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4123362
service
British Army
Private
379075
Labour Corps
Source:4123362
1945
death
Not War Related
Harby, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8675550
27th November 1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 8675550 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55705 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 379075 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maisie Helen Smith | daughter | 6th September 1902 | |
| Eric Victor James Smith | son | 19th October 1905 | |
| John Kenneth Smith | son | 8th October 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| William Smith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Topham | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-16 | 5'5" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin36928 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John William Smith | Kevin36928 |
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