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We remember Matthew Smith
We remember Matthew Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Sarah Ann
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1884
1888
1891
sibling
Ellen Matilda
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1891
1895
sibling
James Henry William
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1895
1897
sibling
George
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1897
1901
location
Farm House, Middle Lane, Punnetts Town, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9605773
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Edward Sampson
Source:9605773
1901
1911
location
Blackdown, Punnetts Town
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9605777
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
G/5165
Royal Sussex Regiment
13th (3rd South Downs) Battalion
Source:9605742
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9605742
Source:9605735
17th September 1917
burial
Wes-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Plot I, Row H, Grave 36
Source:9605742
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4157039 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackdown, Punnetts Town | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Farm House, Middle Lane, Punnetts Town, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/5165 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 13th (3rd South Downs) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Matthew Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann | sister | 1884 | |
| Ellen Matilda | sister | 1891 | |
| James Henry William | brother | 1895 | |
| George | brother | 1897 | |
| Edward Sampson | brother | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Warbleton War MemorialGeorge Smith is commemorated on the war memorial situated inside Warbleton Parish Church.
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Chichester Cathedral5165 Smith M Pte 13th Battalion is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.
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John72644
Communities
Communities
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Horam (Horeham Road) and WarbletonMore about Horam (Horeham Road) and Warbleton
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 | John72644 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Warbleton War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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