Basic Details
Surname
Smythe
Forenames
William H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
William Henry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1897 to read Natural Sciences. BA 1900. Military Service: Lieutenant 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Killed 17 April 1918 in the First Battle of Kemmel during the German advance of April 1918.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Worcestershire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Kemmel, Ypres
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1918
Month of death
April
Day of death
17
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial