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We remember Aloysius Smyth
We remember Aloysius Smyth
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
230504
HMS Tiger
Source:6278218
3rd October 1914 - 23rd February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
230504
HMS Hindustan
Source:6278218
24th February 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
230504
HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party, "A" Company
Source:8645545
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Aloysius |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Smyth |
| Source | 6278218 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 230504 | HMS Hindustan | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 230504 | HMS Tiger | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 230504 | HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party, "A" Company | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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ICRC document PA38406Prison muster, mentioning Aloysius Smyth and Philip Smithers at Dülmen POW campContributed by:
Keith1947 -
Seaman Aloysius SmithSeaman Aloysius Smith; this is taken from a larger picture, a copy of which is in the IWM collection, Catalogue number Q 49204Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
British captured on the Mole of ZeebruggeBritish captured on the Mole of Zeebrugge night of 22/23rd April 1918. Smyth is second from left in the front row. IWM Catalogue number Q 49204 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205184156Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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HMS Tiger at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Tiger at the Battle of Jutland
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS VindictiveMore about Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS Vindictive
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy ratings Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ICRC Historical Archives | Keith1947 | |
| Index card from ICRC | Keith1947 | |
| ICRC document PA38406 | Keith1947 | |
| Seaman Aloysius Smith | Keith1947 | |
| British captured on the Mole of Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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