Born Scarborough, 1889. Son of Watson and Rachel Smith, of 16, Howard Street, Scarborough.
Lived in Hull. Husband of Doris Smith, at 52, Durham Street, Holderness Road, Hull (War pension address). An Upholster For Furniture (1911 Census).
He enlisted in Hull. Formerly 14/85, East Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to Pioneer, with the 2nd Bn. Special Bde., Royal Engineers. Accidentally shot whilst on active service. Died of wounds, on 16/08/1916, aged 27, at No: 6 Casualty Clearing Station. Buried in France.
| Name | Harry Smith |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Scarborough, Yorks |
| Death Date | 16 Aug 1916 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Pioneer |
| Regiment | Royal Engineers |
| Regimental Number | 130147 |
| Type of Casualty | Died of wounds |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 14/85, E. York Regt. (2Nd Battn. Spec. Bde., R.E.) |
First name:
HARRY
Military Number:
130147
Rank:
Pioneer
Date Died
16/08/1916
Place died:
BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, FRANCE
Age:
27
