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1887

sibling James E Smith Source:7611044 1887

1889

birth Newport Isle of Wight United Kingdom Source:6503248 26th May 1889

1891

dates Age 1 Source:7611044 5th April 1891

1891

location 49B Orchard Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire United Kingdom parents address Source:7611044 5th April 1891

1891

sibling Kate E Smith Source:7611037 1891

1893

sibling Selina M Smith Source:7611037 1893

1896

education Newport Board School Newport, Isle of Wight United Kingdom Source:9592365 2nd March 1896 - 31st July 1902

1896

location South Street, Newport, Isle of Wight United Kingdom parents address Source:9592365 2nd March 1896

1896

sibling Frederick Smith Source:7611037 1896

1898

sibling Mary E Smith Source:7611037 1898

1901

dates Age 11 Source:7611037 31st March 1901

1901

location 1, Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire United Kingdom parents address Source:7611037 31st March 1901

1911

dates Age 21 Source:7726563 2nd April 1911

1911

employment Traction Engine Driver Ryde, Isle of Wight United Kingdom Source:7726563 2nd April 1911

1911

location 1 North View Cottages, Circular Road, Elmfield, Nr. Ryde, Isle of Wight United Kingdom away from home address Source:7726563 2nd April 1911

1915

appointments Stoker II Source:6503248 2nd June 1915 - 31st January 1916

1915

employment Steam wagon driver United Kingdom Source:6503248 2nd June 1915

1915

enlistment Devonport, Devon United Kingdom Source:6503248 2nd June 1915

1915

service Royal Navy Stoker II K26448 HMS Vivid II, Devonport Source:6503248 2nd June 1915 - 28th August 1915

1915

service Royal Navy Stoker II K26448 HMS Argyll Source:6503248 29th August 1915 - 26th November 1915

1915

service Royal Navy Stoker II K26448 HMS Collingwood Source:6503248 27th November 1915 - 31st January 1916

1916

appointments Stoker I Source:6503248 1st February 1916 - 7th March 1919

1916

service Royal Navy Stoker 1st Class K26448 HMS Collingwood Source:6503248 1st February 1916 - 7th March 1919

1917

marriage Ada Knight Source:6973972 1917

1918

awards First Good Conduct Badge Other War Service Award Source:9224603 1st June 1918

1919

discharge Source:6503248 7th March 1919

1939

employment Marine Engine Driver Newport, Isle of Wight United Kingdom Source:9225459 29th September 1939

1939

location Kosikot, Bellmead Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight United Kingdom their own address Source:9225459 29th September 1939

service Royal Navy K26448 Source:6503248

theatres Trans Caspia :6d Source:6503248

1977

location Kosikot, Bellemeade Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight United Kingdom their own address Source:9592140 1977

1977

death Not War Related Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire United Kingdom Source:9592140 14th May 1977

Details

Names

Type	Name
First Names	Harry Thomas
Initials	HT
Last Name	Smith
Source	6503248

Locations

Address	Country	Type	Date
1 North View Cottages, Circular Road, Elmfield, Nr. Ryde, Isle of Wight	United Kingdom	away from home address	known 2nd April 1911
1, Liverton's Row, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire	United Kingdom	parents address	known 31st March 1901
49B Orchard Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire	United Kingdom	parents address	known 5th April 1891
Kosikot, Bellemeade Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight	United Kingdom	their own address	known 1977
Kosikot, Bellmead Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight	United Kingdom	their own address	known 29th September 1939
South Street, Newport, Isle of Wight	United Kingdom	parents address	known 2nd March 1896

Contribution

Military Service

Service	Number	Unit	Rank
Royal Navy	K26448
Royal Navy	K26448	HMS Vivid II, Devonport	Stoker II
Royal Navy	K26448	HMS Argyll	Stoker II
Royal Navy	K26448	HMS Collingwood	Stoker II
Royal Navy	K26448	HMS Collingwood	Stoker 1st Class

Awards

Award	Type	Source
1914/15 Star	First World War Campaign/Service Medal
British War Medal	First World War Campaign/Service Medal
First Good Conduct Badge	Other War Service Award
Victory Medal	First World War Campaign/Service Medal

Family

Parents

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Mary J Smith	mother
Harry J Smith	father

Siblings

Name	Relationship	Dates
James E Smith	brother	1887
Kate E Smith	sister	1891
Selina M Smith	sister	1893
Frederick Smith	brother	1896
Mary E Smith	sister	1898

Spouse

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Ada Knight	wife	1917

Physical

Complexion	Eyes	Hair	Source
Fresh	Blue	Brown

Date	Height	Source
1915-06-02	5'7"

Media

UK Naval Medal and Award Rolls

Extract from UK Naval Medal award roll showing award to Harry T Smith, official no. K26448

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1911 England Census Record

1911 census for Harry Thomas Smith, age 21 born in Newport, Isle of Wight.

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Philip6321
Photograph of Harry Thomas Smith

Photograph of Harry Thomas Smith in Navy uniform taken circa 1914.

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Royal Navy Service Record

WW1 Royal Navy Register of Seamen's Services for Harry Thomas Smith.

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1939 Register

Extract from 1939 Register showing entry for household of Harry T Smith.

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National Probate Calendar

Extract from National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) 1977 showing entry for Harry Thomas Smith of Newport, Isle of Wight.

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Philip6321
1891 England Census Record

1891 census record containing entry for household of Harry J and Mary J Smith in which their son Harry T Smith was 1 year-old.

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Philip6321
1901 England Census Record

1901 census record showing entry for household of Harry J and Mary J Smith in which their son Harry T Smith was 11 years old.

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National School Admission Register

Extract from Newport, Isle of Wight Board School Admissions Register showing entry for Harry Thomas Smith in 1896.

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Family Photograph circa 1896-97

Photograph of family of Harry John and Mary Jane Smith circa 1896-97. Children in the photograph are Kate, Edward, Frederick, Harry and Selina.

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Philip6321

Communities

Edward James Smith (born in Arreton in 1887) and Relatives

Edward James Smith (born in Arreton in 1887) and Relatives

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HMS Collingwood at the Battle of Jutland

HMS Collingwood at the Battle of Jutland

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Official Records

Title	Connected by	More information
Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919
England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription	Philip6321
England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription	Philip6321
1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription	Philip6321
1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription	Philip6321

External Evidence

Reference	Connected by	More information
British Report on the Battle of Jutland, 1916	Philip6321
St Vincent Class Dreadnought Battleship	Philip6321

Multimedia

Title	Connected by	More information
UK Naval Medal and Award Rolls	Philip6321
1911 England Census Record	Philip6321
Photograph of Harry Thomas Smith	Philip6321
Royal Navy Service Record	Philip6321
1939 Register	Philip6321
National Probate Calendar	Philip6321
1891 England Census Record	Philip6321
1901 England Census Record	Philip6321
National School Admission Register	Philip6321
Family Photograph circa 1896-97	Philip6321

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