George Frederick Smith
He attended the Trent Bridge Boys' Elementary School before becoming a baker's journeyman.
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He was the son of Frederick Richard and Sarah Ann Smith, of 32, Whitwell Road, Broxtowe, Nottingham. George Frederick was oldest of their twelve children. The others being Doreen, John, Iris May, Joseph, Thomas, Margaret, Beryl, Freda, Trevor, Barbara and Sandra.
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 55, Column 3
He volunteered for naval service in December 1939 and joined the crew of HMS Hood on April 29th 1940.
Smith's Service Record
28th December 1939 28th April 1940 Victory II Stoker 2nd Class Service Record
29th April 1940 26th November 1940 Hood Stoker 2nd Class Service Record
27th November 1940 24th May 1941 Hood Stoker 1st Class Service Record
His older brother also served, but with the South African Air Force. His father was a member of the Ivy Leaf United Services Club.
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Photo of George Frederick Smith
Photo of George Frederick Smith