8548 CPL F.SMITH 1/NORTH'D.FUS.
Frank Smith
Born New Radford, Nottinghamshire 1885
Son of Charles & Kate Smith (nee Birch) of 80 Garfield Road, Nottingham
He was a pre-war Nottingham Lace maker
To France 12/11/14 & served with 1st Northumberland Fusiliers
Suffered a Gun Shot Wound to his eye & was admitted to No 3 Casualty Clearing Station 26/2/15
KIA F&F 16/6/15
Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres
Also remembered in the UK on 2 local War Memorials at Christ Church School, Radford & at St.Peter's Church, Radford
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With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details plus supporting research documentation
Condition: GVF