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We remember George Lander Smith
We remember George Lander Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1896
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9012837
1896 - 1904
1901
location
81 Goldington Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9062318
1901
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
13686
5th Battalion Canadian Infantry
Source:5762167
29th May 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
13686
Source:5762167
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
Canadian Infantry
Source:7056298
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died at Boulogne in May 1916 from wounds received whilst going to the aid of a wounded man under enemy fire.
Boulogne
France
Source:7056298
Source:9028250
29th May 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7056298
sibling
Walter J Smith
Source:9028250
location
Wassewa, Manitoba
Canada
parents address
Source:7056298
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Lander |
| Initials | GL |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 5762167 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Goldington Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Wassewa, Manitoba | Canada | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 13686 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 13686 | 5th Battalion Canadian Infantry | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Smith | mother | ||
| George Thomas Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter J Smith | brother |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School WW1 MemorialGeorge Lander Smith appears on this monument. He was a student at Bedford Modern School 1896 - 1904.
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Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine March 1918The news that GL Smith's brother has received the Military Medel. It also mentions GL Smith's death.Contributed by:
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing staff and alumni serving. G L Smith appears as "Canadian Contingent".Contributed by:
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Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 1Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where George Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 2Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where George Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 3Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where George Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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UK borns serving in Canadian ForcesMore about UK borns serving in Canadian Forces
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth ForcesMore about Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth Forces
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Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.More about Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| Lt G L Smith Headstone | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine March 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 3 | Vincent96527 |
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