Alfred Smith
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| Alfred Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1882-10-14 Leicester, England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Alfred Smith (born 14 October 1882) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]
Early life
Smith was born at Leicester, England on 14 October 1882.[1]
Service
Smith enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (regimental number 439769).[1]
Attestation
On enlistment, his trade was given as steamfitter; his next of kin was recorded as his mother, Ellen Smith, of 14 B. Blenheim Rd. London.[1]
Newspaper record
- Photo notice in Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 1944-09-27.[2]
- Military rank: Sgt.
- Index note: Four brothers in services.
- Graduation notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2008-09-30.[3]
- Index note: LU looking for grads/1970.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "SMITH, ALFRED", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).
- ↑ Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 27 September 1944, p. 3
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 30 September 2008, p. 13(B)