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We remember Ralph James Smith
We remember Ralph James Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Lilian J Smith
Source:5500705
1874
1881
sibling
Catherine A Smith
Source:5500705
1881
1883
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:5500705
5th April 1891
1900
service
Royal Navy
203462
Source:6626287
13th June 1900 - 13th June 1912
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:5500783
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:6626375
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:6626397
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/989
Royal Sussex Regiment
8 Battalion
Source:5501186
1915 - 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5501186
24th July 1915 - 28th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
G/989
Royal Sussex Regiment
8 Battalion
Source:9410679
1919
1923
dates
Age 39
Source:5501005
6th September 1923
1923
employment
Painter
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:5501005
6th September 1923
1923
marriage
Beatrice Fanny Stainer
Source:9422861
6th September 1923
1923
location
15 Milverton Road, Winchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5501005
6th September 1923
1925
children
Lilian K. Smith
Source:9422861
14th April 1925
1926
children
Ethel B. Smith
Source:9422861
5th April 1926
1939
employment
Signwriter and home decorator
Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9422861
29th September 1939
1939
location
2 Battery Hill, Stanmore, Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9422861
29th September 1939
1958
location
2 Battery Hill, Winchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5500909
20th December 1958
1958
death
Not War Related
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:5500909
20th December 1958
burial
Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9410751
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph James |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 5500609 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Milverton Road, Winchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th September 1923 | |
| 2 Battery Hill, Stanmore, Winchester, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 2 Battery Hill, Winchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th December 1958 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 203462 | ||||
| British Army | G/989 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 8 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/989 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 8 Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian K. Smith | daughter | 14th April 1925 | |
| Ethel B. Smith | daughter | 5th April 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Smith | mother | ||
| James Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine A Smith | sister | 1881 | |
| Lilian J Smith | sister | 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Fanny Stainer | wife | 6th September 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kevin14606 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kevin14606 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Kevin14606 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin14606 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin14606 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin14606 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Battalion Royal Sussex regiment locations | Kevin14606 | |
| Grave | Kevin14606 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph James Smith | Kevin14606 |
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