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We remember Charles Sidney Smithers
We remember Charles Sidney Smithers
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Alfred Edward Smithers
Source:9424032
1892
1896
1898
sibling
Ernest Smithers
Source:9424032
1898
1902
sibling
Henry Smithers
Source:9424032
1902
1904
sibling
Sarah Smithers
Source:9424032
1904
1907
sibling
Arthur Smithers
Source:9424032
1907
1909
sibling
Albert Smithers
Source:9424032
1909
1911
location
22. Leopold Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9424032
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9424040
26th October 1915
1915
employment
Glass Blower
United Kingdom
Source:9424040
26th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Sheerness, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9424040
26th October 1915
1920
marriage
Emily G. J. Redman
Source:9424035
1920
1921
children
Charles A. Smithers
Source:9424035
4th September 1921
1939
employment
Flour Packer
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9424035
29th September 1939
1939
location
06. Alfred Cottages. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9424035
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
G/10641
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:4180327
1980
dates
Age 84
Source:9424037
1980
1980
death
Not War Related
Death registered Thanet, Kent December 1980 aged 84 years
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9424037
1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Sidney |
| Initials | CS |
| Last Name | Smithers |
| Source | 9333149 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06. Alfred Cottages. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 22. Leopold Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/10641 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A. Smithers | son | 4th September 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bertha | mother | ||
| Alfred Smithers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Edward Smithers | brother | 1892 | |
| Ernest Smithers | brother | 1898 | |
| Henry Smithers | brother | 1902 | |
| Sarah Smithers | sister | 1904 | |
| Arthur Smithers | brother | 1907 | |
| Albert Smithers | brother | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily G. J. Redman | wife | 1920 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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