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We remember John Robert Somers-Smith
We remember John Robert Somers-Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1888
sibling
Violet Maryedith Connolly
Source:8684291
1888
1898
education
Preparatory
Fonthill School
East Grinstead
United Kingdom
Source:9582920
April 1898 - July 1901
1906
education
Magdalen College, Oxford University
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8684279
1906
1911
employment
Law Student
Source:8684291
April 1911
1911
location
Burlie, West Carrs Lane, Hersham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8684291
April 1911
1914
marriage
Marjorie Duncan
Source:8684301
25th July 1914 - 1st July 1914
1915
children
Henry Cecil Willingdon Somers-Smith
Source:8684294
5th May 1915
1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8684294
13th May 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8684294
1st January 1916
education
Eton College
Windsor
United Kingdom
Source:8684277
service
British Army
Captain
London Regiment
Source:5194165
service
British Army
Captain
London Regiment
1/5 lond Battalion
Source:7444171
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7444171
Source:8684274
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7444171
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Somers-Smith, |
| Source | 8684294 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlie, West Carrs Lane, Hersham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | London Regiment | 1/5 lond Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cecil Willingdon Somers-Smith | son | 5th May 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gertrude Vellington Somers-Smith | mother | ||
| Robert Vernon Somers-Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Maryedith Connolly | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Duncan | wife | 25th July 1914 |
Media
Media
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Memorial to Captain John Somers-SmithPhotograph of memorial with photograph of individual and rowing bladesContributed by:
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Fonthill Roll of HonourOne of two boards from Fonthill School, this one with J R Somers-SmithContributed by:
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John Robert Somers-Smith obituaryScanned copy of obituary from Fonthill School yearbook, 1916Contributed by:
Ann43644
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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1/5 London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) - 1 July 1916 casualtiesMore about 1/5 London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) - 1 July 1916 casualties
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford University people at the Olympics | Michael40130 | |
| World War One - 100 Years Captain John Somers-Smith | Catherine91214 | |
| De Ruvigny's entry on J R Somers-Smith | Ann43644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LRB cap badge | Michael40130 | |
| Memorial to Captain John Somers-Smith | Catherine91214 | |
| Fonthill Roll of Honour | Ann43644 | |
| John Somers-Smith | Ann43644 | |
| John Robert Somers-Smith obituary | Ann43644 |
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