William, my great-uncle, born in Blackburn was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Alice Smith. His eldest brother James also served in WW1 in t...
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William Smith
Private
Service No. 16254
Age 32
Died on 26 March 1918
Royal Irish Regiment
POZIERES MEMORIAL
Somme, France
Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Alice Smith, of 94, Hancock St., Blackburn.
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For my Great Uncle Billy Smith and all who gave their lives for us. We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Remembering Billy Smith of Blackburn Lancashire, who was k.i.a. on 26 Mar 1918 & is commemorated at Pozieres, Somme, France.
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This was the Smith family home at 94 Hancock Street, where William was born in 1886.
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