William Smith

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William Smith
Born1890-08-28
Preston, England
OccupationSoldier
Children

William Smith (born (1890-08-28)28 August 1890) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Smith was born at Preston, England on 28 August 1890.[1]

Service

Smith enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 28th Overseas Battalion (regimental number 73404).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as labourer; his next of kin was recorded as his sister, Mrs. Ascroft, of Bray St. Preston Lancs..[1]

References

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