Son of Mary Ellen Smith, of 7, Claughton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 4164, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Reported wounded then posted missing since 08/08/1916. Subsequently presumed killed. Two brothers also served.
Smith, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Smith
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 25
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: August 8th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 4th (Territorial) Battalion.
- Service number: 201375
- Regiment: King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 20/10/1916 20/07/1917 10/08/1917 07/12/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f 6c/d* 6f S11*
- Bolton Chronicle: 20/07/1917