L-11238 PTE B.SMITH 1/R.FUS (on 1914 Star)
Benjamin Smith
Born Lambeth & lived in Walworth
To France 7/9/14 with 1st Royal Fusiliers & his entitlement to the 'Aug-Nov 1914' Clasp is confirmed
KIA F&F 27/9/14 near Soupir, during the Battle of the Aisne, when the 1st Royal Fusiliers sent out a daylight patrol to test the enemy's defences & lost 17 killed plus 12 wounded
Commemorated on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, France
With copy of his Medal Index Card plus SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: GVF