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We remember William Smith
We remember William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7094980
service
British Army
Private
5632
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:4173456
service
British Army
Private
242363
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:4173456
1918
death
Source:7094980
13th April 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7094980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4173456 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5632 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 242363 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private |
Media
Media
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Willie Smith remembered in WorsboroughA large black gravestone fallen onto its back in the grass. Willie is remembered on this the gravestone of his brother Horace and their parents.
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Linda571
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Willie Smith remembered in Worsborough | Linda571 |
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