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SMITH William Private 15901

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/64123

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This record is about the SMITH William Private 15901 dating from 2000-2024.

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Reference

SKR/DAT/IP/64123

Title

SMITH William Private 15901

Date

2000-2024

Description

The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.

Surname: SMITH;

Forename(s): William;

Initials: W;

Number: 15901;

Rank: Private;

Enlistment Date: 12-Dec-1915;

Resided in: Sheffield;

Previous Number: TR5/57806;

Previous Regiment: Trg Res Bn;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: Unknown;

Discharge Date: 11-Oct-1918;

Silver War Badge? B82990;

Other Data: War Office Casualty List 24/12/1917 (HW Smith)
War Office Casualty List 18/6/1918
disch KR xvi (wounds) aged 39 yrs 6m
6 Balm Green, Barkers Pool, Sheffield;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language

English

Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description

1 digital record

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Record URL
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SKR/DAT/IP

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SMITH William Private 15901