Basic Details
Surname
Wildsmith
Forenames
R C
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Raymond Charles
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The school website (see References) provides the extra service, name and death details and provides this brief biographical detail: 'Raymond Wildsmith was born the third son of Mr & Mrs Wildsmith of Folkestone. While at Douai (England), he was a keen footballer, scoring seven goals for the 1st XI in the 1914-15 season.
Memorial: Menin Gate'.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
London Rt
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
2nd Lieut
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
25th Battalion London Regiment (Cyclists)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Year of death
1917
Month of death
June
Day of death
7