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We remember Norman R. Smith
We remember Norman R. Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
Ilmington,Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:5764507
Source:8932723
23rd September 1890
1911
employment
Farm Worker
Father
Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8932723
1911
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Canada
Source:9474893
22nd September 1914
1915
events
Drunkeness on Active Service
Military Discipline
In the Field
France
Sentenced to 28 days Field Punishment No.1
Source:9474893
11th September 1915 - 11th September 1915
1915
events
Absent
Military Discipline
In the field
France
Fined a days pay.
Source:9474893
29th November 1915 - 29th November 1915
1915
events
Drunkeness in the Field
Military Discipline
Awarded 28 days Field Punishment No.1
Source:9474893
26th December 1915 - 26th December 1915
employment
Groom
Canada
Source:5764507
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
40259
Source:5764507
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
40259
Canadian Field Artillery
3rd Brigade
Source:8932736
location
Boulsdon House, Newent, Gloucester, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9474893
1916
death
Died of wounds
49 Casualty Clearing Station
France
Source:7052112
Source:9474893
28th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
IV. C. 22.
Source:8932736
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman R. |
| Initials | NR |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7052112 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulsdon House, Newent, Gloucester, England | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 40259 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 40259 | Canadian Field Artillery | 3rd Brigade | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ann SMITH | mother | ||
| Thomas SMITH | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09 | 0" |
Media
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Norman Smith whilst at Wycliffe CollegePicture found in Wycliffe in the War book printed c.1923
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Headstone of Gunner Norman R SmithContay British Cemetery, France marks the final resting place of Gunner Norman R Smith who was born in Warwickshire but moved to Canada and served with the CEF.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, France.Gunner Norman R Smith is buried in this cemetery.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France 2Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where Norman Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France 3Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France where Norman Smith is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
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Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, FranceMore about Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France
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.Canadian Expeditionary Force.More about .Canadian Expeditionary Force.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Virtual War Memorial | Anne1202 | |
| Full Service Record of Norman Smith. | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Smith whilst at Wycliffe College | Steve30921 | |
| Headstone of Gunner Norman R Smith | Anne1202 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, France. | Anne1202 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France 3 | Vincent96527 |
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