Adopted son of Rhoda Walkden, of 2nd House, Berridale Road, Mayville, Durban, Natal. Enlisted 1914. Died from wounds received at Warlencourt, France. His elder brother also served in France.
Smith, William Henry –
Personal details
- Surname: Smith
- Forename: William Henry
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Durban, Natal
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 25
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: October 15th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry.
- Service number: 7705
- Regiment: South African Imperial Forces
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Durban, Natal
- 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: Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: III. G. 23.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 06/07/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6g
- Bolton Chronicle: 22/12/1916 06/07/1917