Name
Harry Smith
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
17/01/1917
18
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Lance Corporal
2900
Hertfordshire Regiment
1st Bn.
Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial
VLAMERTINGHE MILITARY CEMETERY
V. E. 14.
Belgium
Headstone
>Not Researched
UK Memorials
Ashwell Village Memorial
St Mary’s Church Memorial, Ashwell
Pre War
Resident Ashwell. Enlisted Hertford Harry was another pupil of the Taylor Merchant School who was to give his life during the war.
Wartime Service
According to the letter he wrote to Harry's parents his CO claimed that he was shot through the heart at 9pm on 16th January.
Additional Information
Son of George and Lilla B. Smith, of Silver Street, Ashwell, Herts. His elder brother, Herbert, also gave his life for his country.
Acknowledgments
Jonty Wild
Adrian Pitts, Paul Johnson
