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We remember Thomas Edward Smith
We remember Thomas Edward Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Ernest William Smith
Source:6190417
1891
1895
1898
sibling
Edith Rose Smith
Source:6190415
1898
1901
location
Earnley Road, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190417
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Under Carter
Source:6190415
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Jasmine Cottage, East Wittering, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190415
2nd April 1911
1912
employment
Shoeing Smith
H Bradshaw blacksmith
Earnley, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6190376
1912 - January 1915
1915
enlistment
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:6190376
6th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
5158
Army Service Corps
Source:6190376
6th January 1915 - 22nd January 1915
1915
location
Earnley, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190376
6th January 1915
1915
location
Jasmine Cottage, East Wittering, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190376
6th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
89549
Royal Field Artillery
55th Brigade
Source:6190376
22nd January 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:4168586
29th October 1915
1918
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
89549
Royal Field Artillery
68th Brigade
Source:6190376
13th February 1918
1918
location
The Laurels, Newdigate, Near Dorking, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6190376
August 1918 - 1931
1919
discharge
Source:6190376
3rd August 1919
1919
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
89549
Royal Field Artillery
10th Brigade
Source:6190376
3rd August 1919
service
British Army
Gunner
89549
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4168586
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Edward |
| Initials | TE |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6190376 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnley Road, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Earnley, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th January 1915 | |
| Jasmine Cottage, East Wittering, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Jasmine Cottage, East Wittering, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th January 1915 | |
| The Laurels, Newdigate, Near Dorking, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | August 1918 - 1931 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 89549 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 5158 | Army Service Corps | Shoeing Smith | ||
| British Army | 89549 | Royal Field Artillery | 55th Brigade | Shoeing Smith | |
| British Army | 89549 | Royal Field Artillery | 68th Brigade | Shoeing Smith | |
| British Army | 89549 | Royal Field Artillery | 10th Brigade | Shoeing Smith |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Smith | father | ||
| Edith Fanny Green | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Rose Smith | sister | 1898 | |
| Ernest William Smith | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-19 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on Ancestry.co.uk | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Thomas's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Thomas's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Surrey Electoral Registers 1922 - on Ancestry.co.uk | Yvonne27542 |
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