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We remember G B Smith
We remember G B Smith
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7271801
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9397637
30th March 1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7271801
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
13979
Yorkshire Battalion
Source:4994217
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
13979
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:7271801
1916
death
Source:7271801
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7271801
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | G B |
| Initials | GB |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4994217 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13979 | Yorkshire Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 13979 | Yorkshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Communities
Communities
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7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, Killed in Action or Died from Wounds at Fricourt 1st July 1916More about 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, Killed in Action or Died from Wounds at Fricourt 1st July 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record | John6694 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment Memorial | John6694 | |
| Gazette showing DCM award | John6694 |
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