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We remember Douglas Smith
We remember Douglas Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9004432
31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
228073
HMS Chester
Source:9004972
31st May 1916 - 1st June 1916
1916
awards
The Medal of St George 4th Class - Russian
Other War Service Award
Source:9004453
1st June 1916
1916
location
Grimsby General Hospital, Lincolnsnhire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9004972
1st June 1916
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6275790
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6275790 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby General Hospital, Lincolnsnhire | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1st June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 228073 | HMS Chester | Leading Signalman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| The Medal of St George 4th Class - Russian | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Mentioned in DespatchesThe oak leaf denotes that the wearer has been mentioned in despatches
Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Leading Signalman Douglas Smith's Medals1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal (with Mention-in-Despatches oakleaf on ribbon), Naval Long Service Medal, Russian Medal of St GeorgeContributed by:
Arthur18342
Communities
Communities
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HMS Chester at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jutland Despatch from Admiral Jellicoe | Keith1947 | |
| Russian medals for the Battle of Jutland | Keith1947 | |
| Details of Douglas Smith being wounded on HMS Chester | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches | Keith1947 | |
| Leading Signalman Douglas Smith's Medals | Arthur18342 |
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