Younger of two sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of 29, Cooper Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted August 1915. Missing since 01/07/1916, and subsequently regarded to have died on that date. Brother William served with the Border Regiment.
Smith, John –
Personal details
- Surname: Smith
- Forename: John
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Salford, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 24
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: July 1st, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 20564
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, 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 5 D and 12 B.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 27/08/1915 30/03/1917 22/11/1918
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f 6g 6g