Basic Details
Surname
Smith
Forenames
Albert
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, with 3 children, and lived in Sowerby Bridge (his parents in Elland) and he worked as a baker. He was twice wounded and served as a stretcher bearer. His age was given as both 27 and 29 at the time and he is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 2130 and the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on the Memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on the Memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on the Memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Highland Light Infantry
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Year of death
1918
Month of death
January
Day of death
9
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial