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We remember Edward Samuel Smith
We remember Edward Samuel Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
Canada
Source:5761170
Source:7315565
20th March 1880
employment
Bookkeeper
Quaker Oats Co
Source:8747383
marriage
Annie Smith
Source:8747383
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
412571
Source:5761170
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
412571
Canadian Machine Gun Corps
Source:7315565
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed by shrapnel
Source:7315565
Source:8747383
16th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7315565
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Samuel |
| Initials | ES |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 5761170 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 412571 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 412571 | Canadian Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Smith | wife |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Article in Now Toronto about Edward Samuel Smith and family | Catherine91214 | |
| Article in My Kawartha about Edward Samuel Smith and his family tragedy | Catherine91214 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Smith Family | Craig104193 |
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