William Smith
Service number
18274
Military unit
5th battalion Highland Light Infantry
Address
Kneesall enlisted at Loughborough.
Date of birth
Date of death
08 Nov 1917 (Age unknown)
Place of birth
Nottingham
Employment, education or hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military history
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- Photographs
Family history
His pension record cards show his next of kin as his mother Clara Smith of 9 Gilcroft Cottages, Mansfield.
Military history
Corporal William Smith enlisted at Loughborough, Leicestershire, whilst residing at Kneesall, he served with the 5th (City of Glasgow) Bn Highland Light Infantry. He was killed in action on 8th November 1917 in Egypt, his name is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.
Extra information
additional research and information Peter Gillings
Photographs
Photo of William Smith
Jerusalem Memorial, Israel