Corps of Military Police
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Smith | |
Initials:   | E. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/9355 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 15/5/1915. Shown as (3) Egypt, 15/6/1915 to 22/10/1916 on medal roll page B643. Formerly Gnr. 13 Division, Royal Field Artillery. No. 92216. Died, pneumonia. He was born, enlisted and resided in Cardiff. Inscription on gravestone: One of the dearest one of the best god grant to him eternal rest. Ever remembered by Polly. Info from pension card. Particulars of claimant. Miss Polly Williams, guardian of his child. 28 Leopold Street, Cardiff later 241R Llantarman Road, Mynachoy, Cardiff. 9/1/20 awarded 8/- per week. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 31/4/1919 Polly Williams received £10-07-03 and 10/6/1919 £19 war gratuity. Ernest Smith. War Office Casualty List, 10/12/1918. Died Smith 9355. L/Cpl T. (Cardiff). |
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: | 24th October 1918 |
Company: | MFP |
Cemetery: | CREMONA TOWN CEMETERY   ITALY |
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