Basic Details
Surname
Smith
Forenames
W A
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
William Alfred
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website adds: 'He came up in 1899 from Dean Close School, Cheltenham. Had been head of the CU O.T. Corps and assistant head Constable of Liverpool. Died of wounds received in action, leaving one daughter. Buried at Corbie Cem. and commemorated at St Anne’s, Aigburth, Liverpool.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Manchester
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Manchester Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant Colonel
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Corbie
Cemetery
Communal Cemetery
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
9
Age at death
36