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We remember Walter John Smith
We remember Walter John Smith
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Timeline
Timeline
1884
1887
sibling
George Lander Smith
Source:9108906
1887
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9108906
1901
1901
location
Goldington Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9108906
1901
1915
location
41 Glanville Street, Toronto
Canada
their own address
Source:9108885
1915
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
404926
87 Battalion, CEF
Source:9108885
1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9108885
2nd May 1918
employment
Joiners Apprentice
Source:9108906
marriage
Violet Mary Smith
Source:9108885
1975
death
Canada
Source:9108885
1st April 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Smith, |
| Source | 9199303 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Glanville Street, Toronto | Canada | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Goldington Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 404926 | 87 Battalion, CEF | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Smith | mother | ||
| George Thomas Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Lander Smith | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Mary Smith | wife |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine March 1918The news that W J Smith has received the Military Medal. It also mentions his brothers (GL Smith) death.
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Walter Smith.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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UK borns serving in Canadian ForcesMore about UK borns serving in Canadian Forces
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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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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Govt Service record for Sgt W J Smith CEF | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of MM, 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Awarded a Bar to the MM, 1919 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine March 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Walter John Smith
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