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We remember Sydney Harvey Smith
We remember Sydney Harvey Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
89 Clifton Street, Stretford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8687733
1881
1882
sibling
Bernard M Smith
Source:7606847
1882
1885
sibling
Clarence C Smith
Source:7606847
1885
1887
sibling
Percy S Smith
Source:7606847
1887
1888
sibling
Gertrude A Smith
Source:7606847
1888
1889
sibling
Olive Smith
Source:6995212
1889
1891
location
80 Cawdor Street, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7606847
1891
1900
employment
Accountant
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6995205
1900 - 1906
1901
employment
Estate Book Keeper
United Kingdom
Source:8687725
1901
1901
location
11 Green Street, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8687725
1901
1904
marriage
Margaret Gaythorpe
Source:6995205
26th November 1904
1906
children
Frederick Arthur Smith
Source:6995205
25th February 1906
1906
employment
Estate Agent
Earl of Derby
Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6995205
1906 - 1913
1909
children
Sydney Norman Smith
Source:6995205
25th November 1909
1911
employment
Estate Agent
United Kingdom
Source:6995205
1911 - 1915
1911
location
39 Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6995212
1911
1912
children
Mary Margaret Smith
Source:6995205
7th September 1912
1913
employment
Accountant, Surveyor and Estate Agent
United Kingdom
Source:6995205
1913 - 1917
1917
enlistment
Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6995205
4th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
132033
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6995205
4th January 1917
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:6995205
1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6995205
26th September 1917 - 16th October 1917
1918
location
35 February Street, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6995208
1918 - 1920
1918
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
317300
Tank Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:6995205
23rd September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting R2MS
317300
Tank Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:6995205
28th December 1918
1919
service
British Army
Acting Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant
317300
Tank Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:6995205
1st January 1919 - 18th May 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6995205
18th May 1920
1922
location
20 Platt Hill Avenue, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6995208
1922
1957
death
Unknown
Lancaster, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7154331
18th January 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Harvey |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6995205 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Green Street, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 20 Platt Hill Avenue, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 | |
| 35 February Street, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1918 - 1920 | |
| 39 Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 80 Cawdor Street, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 89 Clifton Street, Stretford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 132033 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 317300 | Tank Corps | 2nd Battalion | Acting Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 317300 | Tank Corps | 2nd Battalion | Acting R2MS | |
| British Army | 317300 | Tank Corps | 2nd Battalion | Acting Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Arthur Smith | son | 25th February 1906 | |
| Sydney Norman Smith | son | 25th November 1909 | |
| Mary Margaret Smith | daughter | 7th September 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Spiers | mother | ||
| Harvey Herbert Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard M Smith | brother | 1882 | |
| Clarence C Smith | brother | 1885 | |
| Percy S Smith | brother | 1887 | |
| Gertrude A Smith | sister | 1888 | |
| Olive Smith | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Gaythorpe | wife | 26th November 1904 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 |
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