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We remember Albert Edward Smith
We remember Albert Edward Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Alice Smith
Source:8821756
1879
1890
sibling
Florence Smith
Source:8821756
1890
1893
sibling
Alfred Smith
Source:8821756
1893
1895
sibling
Ethel Smith
Source:8821756
1895
1897
1901
sibling
Frederick Smith
Source:8821756
1901
1901
location
Sidney Street, St Luke, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8821756
1901
1913
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J25472
HMS Impregnable
Source:6407498
7th June 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J25472
HMS Impregnable
Source:6407498
15th January 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J25472
HMS Shannon
Source:6407498
8th December 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J25472
HMS Shannon
Source:6407498
18th August 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/25472
HMS Vindictive
Source:6407498
1st January 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Cause of death Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
Cemetery Body not recovered for burial
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8646648
23rd April 1918
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Panel Reference: 28
Source:8646647
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6407498 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Street, St Luke, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J25472 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J25472 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J25472 | HMS Shannon | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J25472 | HMS Shannon | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/25472 | HMS Vindictive | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Alfred Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Smith | sister | 1879 | |
| Florence Smith | sister | 1890 | |
| Alfred Smith | brother | 1893 | |
| Ethel Smith | sister | 1895 | |
| Frederick Smith | brother | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Shannon at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Shannon at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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