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We remember Charles Smith
We remember Charles Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1904
employment
Carman
Southborough, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9629973
30th April 1904
1904
marriage
Fanny Louisa Smith
Source:9629973
30th April 1904
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:5760505
18th April 1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Clearwater, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5760505
18th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Crystal City, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5760505
18th April 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
875445
184th Overseas Battalion
Source:5760505
18th April 1916
1916
location
P.O. Clearwater, Manitoba
Canada
their own address
Source:5760505
18th April 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
875445
76th Depot Battery C.F.A.
Source:6156346
31st July 1916 - 24th August 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
875445
O. C. Reserve Brigade C.F.A.
Source:6156346
24th August 1916 - 26th August 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acting Bombardier
875445
O.C. Reserve Brigade C.F.A.
Source:6156346
26th August 1916 - 17th February 1917
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6156346
26th August 1916 - 26th February 1917
1916
appointments
Appointed Acting Bombardier
Source:6156346
26th October 1916 - 16th February 1917
1917
appointments
Reverts to Gunner at own request
Source:6156346
17th February 1917 - 6th June 1919
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
875445
O.C. Reserve Brigade C.F.A.
Source:6156346
17th February 1917 - 26th February 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
875445
2nd Divisional Ammunition Column C.F.A
Source:6156346
26th February 1917 - 26th February 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
875445
4th Brigade C.F.A.
13th Battery
Source:6156346
27th February 1917 - 6th June 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6156346
27th February 1917 - 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6156346
6th June 1919
1960
death
Not War Related
Cause of death was cerebral encephalomalacia.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6156375
9th September 1960
children
Edith Daisy Smith
Source:6156346
children
Thomas Richard Smith
Source:6156346
burial
New Westminster, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6156375
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 5760505 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.O. Clearwater, Manitoba | Canada | their own address | known 18th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 875445 | 184th Overseas Battalion | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 875445 | 76th Depot Battery C.F.A. | Gunner | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 875445 | O. C. Reserve Brigade C.F.A. | Gunner | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 875445 | O.C. Reserve Brigade C.F.A. | Acting Bombardier | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 875445 | O.C. Reserve Brigade C.F.A. | Gunner | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 875445 | 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column C.F.A | Gunner | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 875445 | 4th Brigade C.F.A. | 13th Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Daisy Smith | daughter | ||
| Thomas Richard Smith | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Smith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Louisa Smith | wife | 30th April 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-18 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Photo of Gunner Charles SmithStudio uniform photo probably taken at Crystal City or Camp Hughes, Manitoba, Canada.
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Sharyn22654
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War diaries - 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 1914/11/06-1918/03/31 | Sharyn22654 | |
| War diaries - 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 1918/04/01-1919/03/31 | Sharyn22654 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo of Gunner Charles Smith | Sharyn22654 |
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