Basic Details
Surname
Shoesmith
Forenames
G
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
George
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, with a child and is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and 2130.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Northumberland Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Private
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Lyssenthoek
Cemetery
British Military Cemetery
Year of death
1918
Month of death
April
Day of death
11
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action