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Monmouthshire Regiment soldier

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John

John Report 5 Dec 2010 19:15

Can anyone tell me more about this man.
Thomas Smith, private 2nd batt Monmouthshire reg (territorial force)
number 265963. died 20 Nov 1918 at home

Chris Smith

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 5 Dec 2010 19:28

Do you have a DOB for him, Where is "home" John?

Ann

John

John Report 5 Dec 2010 20:25

Hi Ann/Janet
If this is my Thomas his DOB would be 2 Oct 1887.
In 1911 there is a good candidate for my Thomas living in Newport Monmouthshire.
As far as a death cert I can not find a suitable entry.
I will contact the reg if don't have any luck with this site.

Thank you for taking interest

Best Wishes
Chris

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 5 Dec 2010 20:45

From the Commonwealth War Graves site..........

Name: SMITH, THOMAS
Initials: T
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Monmouthshire Regiment
Unit Text: 2nd Reserve Bn.
Age: 35
Date of Death: 20/11/1918
Service No: 3068
Additional information: Son of William Henry and Harriet Smith; husband of Gertrude Annie Smith, of 46, Cophall St., Great Bridge, Tipton.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: C. "C." 104.
Cemetery: TIPTON CEMETERY


Gwyn

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 5 Dec 2010 21:50

gwyn,

I found that, it is the only one for the death date of 20/11/1918, but I discounted it beccause of the service number??

Everything seems to fit apart from the number?????

Annx

John

John Report 5 Dec 2010 22:07

Hello Everyone

I would say the Tipton Thomas must be the same man, even if the service number does not fit. It may be a common name, but its not likely there are two men in the same batt dying on the same day ?.
My thomas was the son of Leonard Smith, so the search continues
Thank you to everyone who took interest

Best Wishes
Chris