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We remember William Smith
We remember William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
213714
HMS Boscawen
Source:6261450
21st March 1901
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
213714
HMS Crusader
Source:6261450
1st May 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Yeoman of Signals
213714
HMS Crusader
Source:6261450
8th August 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Yeoman of Signals
213714
HMS Broke
Source:6261450
11th December 1916
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9208745
21st April 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6261450
8th May 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6261450 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 213714 | HMS Boscawen | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 213714 | HMS Crusader | Leading Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | 213714 | HMS Crusader | Yeoman of Signals | ||
| Royal Navy | 213714 | HMS Broke | Yeoman of Signals |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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Honours for Service in the Action Between HM Ships “Swift” and “Broke” and German Destroyers, on the Night of the 20th to 21st April 1917More about Honours for Service in the Action Between HM Ships “Swift” and “Broke” and German Destroyers, on the Night of the 20th to 21st April 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distingquished Service Medal | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | Trevor65535 |
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