| Surname: | Smith |
| Initials: | B G |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7685561 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in to CMP later became Intelligence Corps. Previously served in the ASC, Sgt, No. M1/08924, France 1914-1919, MT, 59 Division. Holder of the Meritorious Service Medal, (LG 18/6/19) 1914 Star, War & Victory Medal, first served abroafd (1) France 21/10/14. To class Z res. 13/4/19. Served Home 31/10/14 to 3/11/14, BEF France 4/11/14 to 4/9/18, leave 5/9/18 to 19/9/18, France 20/9/18 to 14/3/19, Home 15/3/19 to 12/4/19. Info from Army Record:- Born 8/9/91 at West Drayton, Ketford, Notts, enlisted 31/8/39 at Newport, Mons, discharged 25/8/45, married Edith May Godwin 11/9/18 at Bridge End, residence Retford, Notts, occupation Chauffeur. Served Home 31/9/39 to 29/6/45. 31/8/39 with 155 Field Security Section re designated 1 Port & Travel Control Group, became Intelligence Corps. 18/11/48 he was awarded the Defence & War Medals. Address:- 23 Park Street, Cwncarn, Mons. also 116 Christchurch Road, Newport, Mons. Info from 1939 Register:- Newport, Mons, 116 Chritschurch Road, , Smith Bert G, male, born 8/9/91, motor driver. Bert Graves Smith. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31132 Page: 1011 Jan. 10, 1919) |
| Citation: | Awarded the MSM whilst serving as a Sgt, Army Service Corps in the 59 Division. |