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We remember Roger Smith
We remember Roger Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
21 High St, West Bromwich, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8715305
5th April 1891
1901
location
108 Heathfield Rd, Handsworth, Staffs
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8715321
31st March 1901
1903
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8715311
1903 - 1907
1911
location
Grove Crescent 38 E Birmingham Road West Bromwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8715316
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8715311
1914
service
British Army
Private
S2/SR/03670
Army Service Corps
Source:4161468
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
South Wales Borderers
4th Battalion
Source:8715302
1917
death
Killed in Action
Iraq
Source:7531464
Source:8715302
25th January 1917
burial
Iraq
Source:7531464
sibling
Geoffrey Bache Smith
Source:8715316
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roger |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4161468 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Heathfield Rd, Handsworth, Staffs | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 21 High St, West Bromwich, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Grove Crescent 38 E Birmingham Road West Bromwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S2/SR/03670 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | 4th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Annie Smith | mother | ||
| Thomas Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Bache Smith | brother |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Inside Gazette | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Brothers death | Andrew10867 | |
| Second Son killed | Andrew10867 |
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