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We remember William Douglas Smith
We remember William Douglas Smith
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1865
birth
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1865
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel Temporary Brigadier General
Royal Scots Fusiliers
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service
British Army
Major General
21st (Light) Division
Source:8534720
1939
death
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1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Douglas |
| Initials | WD |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4175658 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Lieutenant Colonel Temporary Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | 21st (Light) Division | Major General |
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William Douglas Smith (1865–1939)Major-General Sir William Douglas Smith (1865–1939) was a British Army officer who became Lieut-Governor of Jersey. He Commanded the 21st Light Division
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| Medal Index Card |
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| William Douglas Smith (1865–1939) | Peter5151 |
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