Smith, George –

Son of Edwin and Margaret Smith, of 30, Clammerclough Road, Kearsley, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Smith (nee McDonough). Formerly of 10, Gerrard Street, Kearsley, Lancashire. Reported missing since 16/10/1916 and subsequently presumed killed. St. Gregory’s R.C. Church, Farnworth.

Personal details

  • Surname: Smith
  • Forename: George
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 34
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 12th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 4917
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: September 1st, 1914 - 1914-09-01
  • Enlistment location: Liverpool, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 10/11/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e*
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 05/01/1917 31/08/1917 12/10/1917 28/12/1917 18/01/1918

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