Basic Details
Surname
Smith
Forenames
Stanley
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Brighouse, his parents were from Ripponden. He is also commemorated on IWM 2626 and 2628 as well as the Cambrai Memorial. His brother, Ernest, died 4 days later and is also commemorated on 2626.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Cambrai
Year of death
1917
Month of death
November
Day of death
27
Age at death
23
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action