Private Albert Smith
Title (Mr/ Mrs/ Capt/ Rev etc):
First name(s):
Albert
Surname only:
Smith
Pte Albert Smith, 27481, 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, was the second son of George and Sophia Smith, of 73 North Street, Luton, to be killed in action on the Somme within four days. He died on July 22nd, 1916, at the age of 21.
His brother, Cpl Frederick Smith, 6289, 2/4th Royal Berkshire Regiment, was killed on July 19th at the age of 24.
Pte Smith had been in the Army only four months, having been drafted as a "Derby" recruit. Prior to enlistment he had worked for blockmaker Mr F. Webb, of Lancrets Path.
Service or Civilian?:
Service Number:
27481
Regiment:
Employer:
Mr F. Webb, Lancrets Path
War time / or Pre War occupation:
Blockmaker
Place of Birth:
Luton
Place of Death:
Somme
War Memorial Location:
Grave Location:
France
World War I Address:
73 North Street
Luton
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Year of Birth:
1 894
Year of Death:
1 916
Month of Death:
Jul
Day of Death:
22
Most Relevant Date:
Saturday, July 22, 1916
Source:
Source Date:
Thursday, August 10, 1916