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We remember Francis Smith
We remember Francis Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J30796
HMS Birmingham
Source:6412816
9th January 1915 - 19th August 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6412816
20th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J30796
HMS Birmingham
Source:6412816
20th August 1915 - 13th September 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J30796
HMS Birmingham
Source:6412816
14th September 1916 - 20th November 1916
1917
discharge
Source:6412816
24th April 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6412816 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J30796 | HMS Birmingham | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J30796 | HMS Birmingham | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J30796 | HMS Birmingham | Boy 1st Class |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Smith | Colin86612 |
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