Private William Ernest Smith
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Smith,
William Ernest
Date of birth: 1892-05-10
Place of birth: Birmingham Warwickshire England
Next of kin: Guardian/Superintendant, Dr. Barnardo’s Home, 50/52 Peter St., Toronto, Ontario
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Farming at Caledon, Ont.
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Address:
Caledon East, Ontario
Religion: Church of England
Cause of death:
Likely survived
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 775571
Highest Rank:
Private
Rank detail
Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Images
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
288150
Service file: B9120-S010
Uploader's Notes:
See attached newspaper report. Although in his attestation he states that he is "single", the newspaper report indicates he is married. It is unclear which is the correct report.
Pt. W. Ernest Smith was a "Barnardo Boy" brought to Canada from England and sent out to join families and mainly help in farm work.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 126th (Peel) Battalion, C.E.F. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-12-04
Last modified: 2012-05-09