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We remember Walter Samuel Smedley
We remember Walter Samuel Smedley
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J13729
HMS Inflexible
Source:6395762
28th July 1914 - 12th July 1916
1915
awards
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8690690
16th August 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Samuel |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Smedley |
| Source | 6395762 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J13729 | HMS Inflexible | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) | British Award/Decoration |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 16 August 1915 - Conspicuous Gallantry Medal | R58235 |
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