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We remember William Herbert Smith
We remember William Herbert Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7942243
17th June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
20320
Worcestershire Regiment
1/8th
Source:7942243
17th June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
242348
Worcestershire Regiment
1/8th
Source:7942243
19th June 1919
1926
marriage
Mary Evelyn Wakelam
Source:8684229
1926
1981
death
Not War Related
Worcester, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7955605
17th August 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Herbert |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7942160 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20320 | Worcestershire Regiment | 1/8th | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 242348 | Worcestershire Regiment | 1/8th | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Evelyn Wakelam | wife | 1926 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Vanessa1594 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire Regiment Record for William Herbert Smith | Vanessa1594 | |
| Military Medal awarded to William Herbert Smith 17 June 1919 | Vanessa1594 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Herbert Smith | Vanessa1594 |
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Stories
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