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Robert John Smith | |||
Rank: | Captain | ||
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 15th Bn | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Lancashire Fusiliers | ||
Died: | 06/05/1916 | Age: | 28 |
How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Born on the 13th May 1887, the son of Oliver William & Martha Smith. Attended Dublin University. Associated with the Royal College of Science, Dublin. Employed in the Electrical Dept of the Westinghouse Works, Trafford Park. Keen on football, lawn tennis and cricket - he also played rugby for Sale RUFC. WO339/21914 - On the 4th October 1914, he applied for a Commission. His permanent address was Jigginstown, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. His present address was Corrisholme, Broad Road, Sale. He had werved for three years at the School Corps at Athlone Military Barracks. Morris Tube practice in Dublin University. He was Mentioned in despatches. Died at Albert, Somme. Letters of Administration were granted to his father on the 27th July 1916 by the Principal Registry Office (Ireland). His Estate was valued at £129. 14s. 11d. Company Commander since February 1915. Death reported in the 16/05/1916 edition of the Altrincham Guardian. M.I. - "Thy will be done". Sale Football Club are unable to locate their WW1 Memorial. |
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Metro-Vickers (Trafford Park) | |||
Sale R.U.F.C. | Sale Cricket Club | ||
Metro-Vickers R.U.F.C. (Sale) | |||