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Edward Smith
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Rank
Private
Regiment
MANCHESTER REGIMENT 21ST BATTALION
Military Number
54628, 76252
Address
West Heslerton, Malton, Yorkshire, YO17 8SE
Background
Born West Heslerton, Malton, Yorkshire, 1899. Son of George Robert Smith and Amy Smith, of West Heslerton, Malton, Yorks. Eldest of three sons. He enlisted in Hull. Formerly 54628, East Yorks Regiment. Transferred to the 21st Manchester Regiment. Killed in action, on 19/10/1918, aged 19.
| Name | Edward Smith |
|---|---|
| Residence | West Heslerton, Yorks |
| Death Date | 19 Oct 1918 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Manchester Regiment |
| Battalion | 21st Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 76252 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 54628, East Yorks Regt. |
Date Died
19/10/1918
Died
VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, FRANCE
Age
19
Memorial
1 Rue de l'Église
Vis-en-Artois 62156
Vis-en-Artois 62156
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