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We remember Richard James Smith
We remember Richard James Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:8701566
13th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Aston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8701566
13th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
4126
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:8701566
13th July 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8701566
6th February 1916 - 1st July 1916
marriage
Leah Smith
Source:7430186
service
British Army
Private
306239
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1/8th Territorial Battalion
Source:8701567
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7430186
Source:8701567
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7430186
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard James |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7430186 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4126 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | |||
| British Army | 306239 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1/8th Territorial Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Smith | mother | ||
| Henry Smith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Smith | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-13 | 5'2" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Brummies who fell on the First Day of The SommeMore about Brummies who fell on the First Day of The Somme
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1st/8th Battalion killed on the 1 July 1916More about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1st/8th Battalion killed on the 1 July 1916
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Men of Solihull at the First Day of The SommeMore about Men of Solihull at the First Day of The Somme
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 |
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