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We remember Robert Samuel Smith
We remember Robert Samuel Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1918
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
F/19980
RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V)
aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918
Source:6347452
23rd April 1918
1973
death
United Kingdom
Source:8773812
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Samuel |
| Initials | RS |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6347452 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F/19980 | RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V) | aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918 | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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HMS 'Vindictive' at Zeebrugge, 23 April 1918Painted in 1918 by the artist Charles John De Lacy (1856–1936), this picture is displayed at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon
Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Men on Vindictive, Iris and DaffodilLieutenant Hewett's report states the breakdown of the men in the different parties aboard the vessels Vindictive, Iris and Daffodil. It does not mention the remainder who were on other vessels such as HMS Myngs, HMS North Star, motor boats etc.Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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RN Experimental Station StratfordMore about RN Experimental Station Stratford
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy ratings Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 'Vindictive' at Zeebrugge, 23 April 1918 | Keith1947 | |
| Men on Vindictive, Iris and Daffodil | Keith1947 |
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