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We remember Robert Smith
We remember Robert Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mary Ferguson Smith
Source:9416702
1879
1887
1889
sibling
George F Smith
Source:6993846
1889
1893
sibling
Gordon Smith
Source:6993846
1893
1894
sibling
Evelyn Smith
Source:6993846
1894
1895
sibling
Ellen F Smith
Source:9416702
1895
1897
sibling
Hilda Smith
Source:6993846
1897
1900
sibling
William K Smith
Source:6993846
1900
1901
employment
Apprentice Mercantile Clerk
Source:6993846
1901
1906
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6991402
1906
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:7580947
15th October 1914
employment
Locomotive Fireman
Source:6598888
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
H.M.S Hawke
Source:6991402
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
SS/102811
HMS Hawke
Source:6598888
1914
death
Killed in Action
Drowned when ship sunk by German submarine.
Source:6991402
Source:6598888
15th October 1914
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7580947
sibling
William Smith
Source:9416702
location
East Ward, Carmyllie, Angus, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9562258
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6598888 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ward, Carmyllie, Angus, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Hawke | Stoker, 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | SS/102811 | HMS Hawke | Stoker, 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Smith | father | ||
| Elizabeth Low | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George F Smith | brother | 1889 | |
| Gordon Smith | step-brother | 1893 | |
| Evelyn Smith | step-sister | 1894 | |
| Hilda Smith | step-sister | 1897 | |
| William K Smith | step-brother | 1900 | |
| William Smith | brother | ||
| Mary Ferguson Smith | sister | 1879 | |
| Ellen F Smith | step-sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Roll of honour, Arbroath and district. 1914-1919Roll of honour, Arbroath and district. 1914-1919 Second ed. Published 1921 in Arbroath Page 3
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Robert SmithRoll of honour, Arbroath and district. 1914-1919 Second ed. Published 1921 in Arbroath Page 3
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Family GravestoneThe family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery on which his name is recorded.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 1Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent where Robert Smith is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 2Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent where Robert Smith is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 3Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent where Robert Smith is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 4Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent where Robert Smith is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 5Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent where Robert Smith is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Carmyllie and District War MemorialMore about Carmyllie and District War Memorial
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris22953 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris22953 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Chris22953 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath and District Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of honour, Arbroath and district. 1914-1919 | Chris22953 | |
| Robert Smith | Chris22953 | |
| Carmyllie and District War Memorial | Chris22953 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent 5 | Vincent96527 |
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