Son of R. L. and E. J. Smethurst, of 26, Cleminson Street, Town Hall, Salford, Lancashire.
Smethurst, Richard Lawston –
Personal details
- Surname: Smethurst
- Forename: Richard Lawston
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Salford, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Salford, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 20
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: June 18th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Rifleman
- Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: Z/2257
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, Aubers, Nord, France
- CWGC reference: VIII. A. 4.
Local newspaper entries
- Salford Advertiser/Salford Reporter entries: 10/07/1915