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We remember William Frank Smith
We remember William Frank Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Dorothy Clementina Smith
Source:8909158
1887
1889
1891
location
Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8666195
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Arthur Christian Smith
Source:8909517
1891
1894
sibling
Charles Henry Smith
Source:8921604
28th August 1894
1901
location
Yorke Road, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8666198
31st March 1901
1902
employment
Gardener domestic
Mr Wooley
The Brokes, Reigate Hill, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8908860
1902 - 1914
1907
sibling
Arnold John Victor Smith
Source:8910368
26th September 1907
1911
location
77 Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8666199
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Ward orderley
The Ward Hospital
Reigate Hill, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8906458
1914 - 8th February 1916
1915
enlistment
Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8906458
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
2602
Household Battalion
Source:8906458
11th December 1915 - 11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Reserve
Class B
Source:8906458
12th December 1915 - 8th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Household Cavalry
Depot
Source:8906458
9th February 1916 - 10th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Trooper
2602
Household Cavalry
Royal Horse Guards
Source:8906458
11th February 1916 - 27th August 1916
1916
location
77 Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8906458
11th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Trooper
107
Household Cavalry
Household Battalion
Source:8906458
29th August 1916 - 21st February 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8906458
9th November 1916 - 6th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
107
Household Cavalry
Household Battalion
Source:8906458
22nd February 1917 - 6th May 1917
1917
death
Source:7179501
6th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7179501
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Frank |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 8906458 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 77 Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th February 1916 | |
| Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Yorke Road, Reigate, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Reserve | Class B | |||
| British Army | Household Cavalry | Depot | |||
| British Army | 2602 | Household Cavalry | Royal Horse Guards | Trooper | |
| British Army | 107 | Household Cavalry | Household Battalion | Trooper | |
| British Army | 2602 | Household Battalion | |||
| British Army | 107 | Household Cavalry | Household Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Smith | father | ||
| Clementina Trumble | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Clementina Smith | sister | 1887 | |
| Arthur Christian Smith | brother | 1891 | |
| Arnold John Victor Smith | brother | 26th September 1907 | |
| Charles Henry Smith | brother | 28th August 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-11 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-09-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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William Frank Smith in uniformTaken before his transfer from the Royal Horse Guards to the Household Battalion, published with his obituary in the Surrey Mirror
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David114
Communities
Communities
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Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers roll of honourMore about Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers roll of honour
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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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Frank Smith in uniform | David114 |
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