Basic Details
Surname
Thompson-Smith
Forenames
E
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Edward
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1905 to read Mechanical Sciences. BA 1908. Military Service: 2nd Lieutenant 8th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment.) Killed in action 19 October 1915, probably in Flanders.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1915
Month of death
October
Day of death
19
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial