Info

SurnameSmith
ForenameWilfred Thomas
RankPrivate
Army No263176
Battalion1/8th
CommissionedNot set
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of Birth1886-03-30
Birth PlaceNorthfield, Birmingham
Residence
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of EntryNot set
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoWilfred Thomas Smith was a signaller in France. A note on the back of the photo above states that it was taken in June 1916. The note also says “To Teresa from Lil” in 1917. Teresa, was to become Wilfred’s wife after the war. It is understood that Lil was a sister to Wilfred. Wilfred died in Carlisle, Cumbria on 10th October 1975 and is buried at St Barnabas Church, Gt Strickland with his wife. Photo and details supplied by Bill Owen his grandson.

Assignments

1/8th Worcestershire Regiment 263176 Private

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

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Foreign Decorations & Awards

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Royal Flying Corps

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