Smith, Ernest –

Son of Sarah Smith, of 5, June Street, West Dixon Street, Salford, Lancashire, and the late William Smith. Formerly 8370, Lancashire Fusiliers.

Personal details

Surname: Smith
Forename: Ernest
Date of birth: Not known
Birth place: Salford, Lancashire
Place of residence: Salford, Lancashire
Gender: Male
Age of death: 21
Place of death: Not known
Date of death: September 2nd, 1915
Casualty type: Not known

Service details

Rank: Private
Unit: 5th (Service) Battalion.
Service number: 14977
Regiment: Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's)
Enlistment date: Not known
Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
CWGC reference: Panel 178 to 180.

Local newspaper entries

Salford Advertiser/Salford Reporter entries: 09/10/1915

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