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We remember Leonard Smith
We remember Leonard Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1892
sibling
William Smith
Source:9627180
1892
1893
sibling
Frank Smith
Source:9627180
1893
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9627180
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Street, Nettleton, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9627180
31st March 1901
1902
children
Thomas Howells
Source:9626775
30th December 1902
1904
dates
Age 19
Source:9626775
19th July 1904
1904
enlistment
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9626775
19th July 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
6923
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9626775
19th July 1904 - 24th October 1905
1905
children
George Howells
Source:9626775
24th March 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
6923
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9626775
25th October 1905
1907
children
David Howells
Source:9626775
15th August 1907
1912
dates
Age 26
Source:9626775
20th March 1912
1912
employment
Bricklayer's labourer
Source:9626775
20th March 1912
1912
location
Violet Farm, Summer Lane, Castle Combe, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9626775
20th March 1912
1914
marriage
Rebecca Howells
Source:9626775
20th July 1914
1915
discharge
Source:9626775
14th May 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9626775
17th May 1915
1915
events
Convicted by the Civil Power of Felony
Prison and Crime
Dorchester
United Kingdom
Discharged under King's Regulation 392 (x)
Source:9626775
17th May 1915
1915
location
16 Church Street, Aberbargoed, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9627049
1915 - 13th December 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9627049
13th December 1916
1916
death
Buried 13th
Bedwellty, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9627049
December 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4156064 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Church Street, Aberbargoed, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | their own address | 1915 - 13th December 1916 | |
| The Street, Nettleton, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Violet Farm, Summer Lane, Castle Combe, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th March 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6923 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6923 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Howells | stepson | 30th December 1902 | |
| George Howells | stepson | 24th March 1905 | |
| David Howells | stepson | 15th August 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Smith | father | ||
| Amelia Smith nee Doe | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Smith | brother | 1892 | |
| Frank Smith | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Howells | wife | 20th July 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-03-20 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRO birth index | Sue63058 | |
| Burial register Bedwellty, Monmouthshire | Sue63058 |
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