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We remember William James Smith
We remember William James Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7271147
1890
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:4178289
9th November 1916
employment
Grocer
His Father
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:4178289
service
British Army
Private
52027
Liverpool Regiment
Source:4178289
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
52027
20th The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 4th Liverpool Pals
20th Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:6168735
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
52027
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:7271147
1916
death
Killed in Action
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Somme
France
Source:7271147
Source:4178289
9th November 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
Berles Position Military Cemetary
France
Source:7271147
Source:4178289
sibling
Beatrice Smith
Source:4178289
sibling
Jessica Evans
Source:6168735
sibling
Beatrice Smith
Source:6168735
location
22 Tunstall St, Smithdown Road, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4178289
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4178289 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Tunstall St, Smithdown Road, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 52027 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 52027 | 20th The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 4th Liverpool Pals | 20th Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 52027 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Smith | mother | ||
| James Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Smith | sister | ||
| Jessica Evans | sister | ||
| Beatrice Smith | sister |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
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William Smith from a wedding photo taken in 1910Detail of photo, to be published when large files are accepted.Contributed by:
Andrew20905
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann44322 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves enquiry | Andrew20905 | |
| Letter to Billy's Dad from His C.O. | Andrew20905 | |
| Letter to Billy's sister | Andrew20905 | |
| William Smith from a wedding photo taken in 1910 | Andrew20905 |
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