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George Henry “Harry” Smith

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George Henry “Harry” Smith

Birth
England
Death
20 Sep 1915 (aged 27)
France
Burial
Longford Mills, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Add to Map
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Killed in Action in France. Age 29.
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Private George Henry Smith

SMITH (FISHER) George Henry(Harry): regimental number 453698, enlisted in the 58th Battalion, August 18, 1915, at the age of 28. He was born in England, his family relocated to Longford Mills, where he was a labourer in the factory. George is the son of Isaac Fisher Smith & Emma Porter. Private Smith was a member of the Central Ontario Regiment, 58th Battalion, he was killed in action, September 20, 1916. His body remains in the Adanac Military Cemetery, Somme, France, grave I. C. 39.—a marker also exists in the Longford Mills Cemetery. He was a brother of Hardy
...........Contributed by Mike Crosby


Joined up at Niagara.
In his attestation papers he was described as having Black eyes, Black hair and dark complexion. 5 foot 7 inches tall
and belonging to the church of England.
Name:
SMITH, GEORGE HENRY
Regimental Number:
453698
Date of Birth:
06/10/1897
Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9047 - 21
Item Number:237316
Killed in Action in France. Age 29.
Link to Burial
Private George Henry Smith

SMITH (FISHER) George Henry(Harry): regimental number 453698, enlisted in the 58th Battalion, August 18, 1915, at the age of 28. He was born in England, his family relocated to Longford Mills, where he was a labourer in the factory. George is the son of Isaac Fisher Smith & Emma Porter. Private Smith was a member of the Central Ontario Regiment, 58th Battalion, he was killed in action, September 20, 1916. His body remains in the Adanac Military Cemetery, Somme, France, grave I. C. 39.—a marker also exists in the Longford Mills Cemetery. He was a brother of Hardy
...........Contributed by Mike Crosby


Joined up at Niagara.
In his attestation papers he was described as having Black eyes, Black hair and dark complexion. 5 foot 7 inches tall
and belonging to the church of England.
Name:
SMITH, GEORGE HENRY
Regimental Number:
453698
Date of Birth:
06/10/1897
Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9047 - 21
Item Number:237316

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  • Created by: Yandeau
  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107572138/george_henry-smith: accessed ), memorial page for George Henry “Harry” Smith (6 Oct 1887–20 Sep 1915), Find a Grave Memorial ID 107572138, citing Longford Mills United Church Cemetery, Longford Mills, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Yandeau (contributor 47173156).