David Edward Smith
Service number
P/SSX 26920
Military unit
HMS Royal Oak Royal Navy
Address
31, St Ann's Hill Road, Nottingham.
Date of birth
Date of death
14 Oct 1939 (19 years old)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
He was the son of William Smith and of Ada Smith and the brother of Alfred Smith of 31, St Ann's Hill Road, Nottingham.
Military history
Portsmouth Naval Memorial Panel 34 Column 1
Extra information
He joined the navy in September 1938. He trained on HMS Victory and the Royal Oak was the first ship he was posted to. Before joining the navy he lived with his family at 31, St Ann's Hill Road.
Photographs
David Edward Smith
Courtesy of Robert Smith via St Ann's Well Road Pre-Demolition (1970)
David Edward Smith's scroll and medals
Courtesy of Robert Smith via St Ann's Well Road Pre-Demolition (1970)
David Edward Smith
Nottingham Evening Post 16/10/1939