Basic Details
Surname
Smith
Forenames
Clifford
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Clifford M
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He had worked in a mill in Elland before emigrating and enlisted in August 1914. He was reported as missing but his body was discovered by a German lady who sent a letter that was on it to Elland (his parents were living there). He is also commemorated on IWM 2130 and on the Menin Gate.
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)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Year of death
1915
Month of death
April
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Missing