Private Ernest Smart, 23111

  • Batt - 11
  • Unit - Leicestershire Regiment
  • Section -
  • Date of Birth -
  • Died - 15/10/1916
  • Age -

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Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of William Smart. The War Diary entry for the 15th October 1916 records. WATERLOT FARM. 2 Companies proceeded to work under 71st and 18th Infantry Brigades digging trenches in ground captured this morning in N.22.c. and N.28.a. (1/20000 GUILLEMONT). 1 Corporal wounded, 2 men killed and 1 wounded. 1 Company worked as stretcher bearer. “A” Company worked as before.

Leicestershire Project Findings
  • Conflict - World War I
  • Cause of death - KILLED IN ACTION
  • Birth Place - Anstey
Research from Michael Doyle's Their Name Liveth For Evermore
  • Unit - Leicestershire Regiment
  • Cause of death - KILLED IN ACTION
  • Burial Commemoration - Thiepval Mem., Somme, France
  • Born - Anstey, Leicestershire
  • Enlisted - Leicester
  • Place of Residence - 74 Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicestershire, England
  • Memorial - ANSTEY MEM., LEICS
  • Memorial - St. Mary's Church, Anstey, Leicestershire

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