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We remember William John Smith
We remember William John Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Samuel
Source:9071960
1880
1883
1885
sibling
George
Source:9071960
1885
1890
sibling
Percy Frank
Source:9072007
1890
1901
location
Olveston Village, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9072007
1901
1908
marriage
Agnes Hilda Latham
Source:9071960
January 1908
1908
children
Kathleen Emily
Source:9071960
26th October 1908
1911
children
Edwin Mark
Source:9071960
1st January 1911
1911
location
Olveston, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9072022
1911
1914
children
Richard John
Source:9071960
3rd March 1914
1915
location
47 Mackworth Street, Bridgend
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9071960
1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
108134
Royal Engineers
215th Company
Source:9071960
5th July 1915 - 20th March 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9071960
30th January 1916
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9071960
21st May 1918
1920
children
William Reginald
Source:9071960
30th March 1920
1921
death
War Related Sickness
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Bridgend, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:7081802
Source:9071997
9th May 1921
burial
Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:7081802
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7081802 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Mackworth Street, Bridgend | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Olveston Village, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Olveston, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 108134 | Royal Engineers | 215th Company | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Emily | daughter | 26th October 1908 | |
| Edwin Mark | son | 1st January 1911 | |
| Richard John | son | 3rd March 1914 | |
| William Reginald | son | 30th March 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy | mother | ||
| Mark Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel | brother | 1880 | |
| George | brother | 1885 | |
| Percy Frank | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Hilda Latham | wife | January 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | Selena49658 |
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