Albert Smith
Service number
25414
Military unit
2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Address
Bulwell enlisted at Nottingham
Date of birth
Date of death
19 Sep 1918 (Age unknown)
Place of birth
Nottingham
Employment, education or hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military history
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Family history
His pension record card shows he had a son Albert Ernest Smith born 28th October 1913, who's guardian was Mrs Emma Robinson of 4 Duches Street, Bulwell, Nottingham, his wife had died a pension of 10 shillings (motherless rate) was awarded to the guardian which commenced on 14th Aprl 1919.
Military history
Private Albert Smith enlisted at Nottingham whilst residing at Bulwell he served with the 2nd battalion Sherwood Foresters Regiment, he was awarded the Military Medal London Gazette 27th June 1918. he was killed in action 19th September 1918, on the outskirts of Holnon village.
Buried/Commemorated : Chapelle British Cemetery, Holnon, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 19.
Extra information
research and information Peter Gillings
Photographs
Photo of Albert Smith
smith_albert grave at Chapelle Britsh Cemetery, Holnon, France courtesy of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment roll of honour website.