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Private Thomas Henry Smith

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth: 1882-09-17
Place of birth: Stony Stratford Bucks. England
Next of kin: Francis John Smith (father) 42 Cyril Street Northampton, Engliand
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Attendant
Religion: Church of England
Date of death: 1916-04-11
Cause of death: Killed in action
Buried: Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Panel 10 - 26 - 28

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: 54319
Highest Rank: Private (18th Battalion)
Rank detail

Private, 18th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: Originally reported as “missing” Now killed in action.

RESEARCH INFORMATION

CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try this.
CWGC ID: 1596141
LAC ID: 287942
Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2
Service file: B9107-S044
Uploader's Notes:

Son of the late Francis and Sarah Smith, of 42, Cyril St., Northampton, England.

News Clipping

Three London men killed and nine wounded is the official casualty report of last night and this morning from Ottawa. In addition there are many others in the list from Western Ontario. No less than three of Windsor's sons are mentioned killed in action. Pte. Thos. Henry Smith, of London, is missing.

Source: CVWM page.

London Free Press - April 27, 1916.

Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 18th Battalion D Company ]

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2017-12-20