Robert Smith (CEF 820753)

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Robert Smith
Born1882-07-17
Edinburgh, Scotland
OccupationSoldier

Robert Smith (born (1882-07-17)17 July 1882) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Smith was born at Edinburgh, Scotland on 17 July 1882.[1]

Service

Smith enlisted at Fort William in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 141st Overseas Battalion (regimental number 820753).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as stone mason; his next of kin was recorded as his father, Wm Smith, of 22 Burntoch St, Edinburgh Scot.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "SMITH, ROBERT", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).