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We remember Thomas William Smith
We remember Thomas William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:6967831
29th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:6967831
29th May 1915
1919
discharge
Source:6967831
3rd April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Loss of left eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:6967831
17th May 1919
1919
location
45 Third Street, Bensham, Gateshead-on-Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6967831
17th May 1919
1920
marriage
Eleanor Jane Chambers
Source:6657046
1st January 1920
1920
service
British Army
Driver
771363
Royal Artillery
6c Reserve Battallion
Source:6967831
21st June 1920
service
British Army
Driver
L/7681
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4169642
location
106 Hyde Park St, Gateshead
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6657046
1969
death
Not War Related
Cardiogenic shock & acute myocardial infarction
Dunston Hill Hospital, Whickham
United Kingdom
Source:6657026
10th November 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas William |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4169642 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Hyde Park St, Gateshead | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 45 Third Street, Bensham, Gateshead-on-Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th May 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/7681 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 771363 | Royal Artillery | 6c Reserve Battallion | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Smith | mother | ||
| William Smith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Jane Chambers | wife | 1st January 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-29 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-29 | Wesleyan |
Media
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Thomas William Smith - Driver - RFAThomas William Smith, before he headed to France. He was a driver in the Royal Field Artillery. He lost an eye at Ypres and was invalided out.
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Thomas William Smith's entitlement to "War Badge"This is a copy of the official document that details my grandfather's entitlement to the War Badge. I would love to find this badge.Contributed by:
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Pension recordDetails of Thomas William Smith's pension for wounds received on active service.Contributed by:
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Discharge documentOfficial document detailing the discharge of Thomas William SmithContributed by:
Craig40734
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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 | Craig40734 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Craig40734 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Craig40734 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Record of birth | Craig40734 | |
| Record of death | Craig40734 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas William Smith - Driver - RFA | Craig40734 | |
| Thomas William Smith | Craig40734 | |
| Thomas William Smith's entitlement to "War Badge" | Craig40734 | |
| Pension record | Craig40734 | |
| Discharge document | Craig40734 |
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