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We remember William Smith
We remember William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1873
birth
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1873
1919
dates
Age 46
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25th January 1919
marriage
Margaret
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service
British Army
Serjeant
5
King's African Rifles
3rd Battalion
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1919
death
Died of bronchitis and malaria.
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25th January 1919
burial
Berkshire
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4174737 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5 | King's African Rifles | 3rd Battalion | Serjeant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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In From the Cold - British Army - miscellaneous African and West Indies regimentsMore about In From the Cold - British Army - miscellaneous African and West Indies regiments
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In From the Cold - South African forces (excluding labour units)More about In From the Cold - South African forces (excluding labour units)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 |
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