Edward Ambrose Smith
Service Number
296005
Military Unit
HMS Grafton Royal Navy
Date of birth
05 Feb 1882
Date of Death
15 Jul 1917 (35 Years Old)
Place of Birth
West Bridgford Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
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Family History
He was the son of Ambrose and Matilda Smith of Nottingham. He was the husband of Sarah Ann Smith of 7 Peel Street Stonehouse Plymouth.
Military History
He enlisted 14/9/1900 for 12 years HMS Redbreast HMS Redbreast was a passenger/cargo ship requisitioned by the British Government during World War I, and used as a messenger ship and antisubmarine Q ship. She was torpedoed and sunk by UC-38 in the Aegean Sea on 15 July 1917 whilst on passage from Skyros to the Doro Channel. Forty two crew were killed. (Wikipedia)
Extra Information
Plymouth Naval Memorial
Photographs
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