Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
We need you to tell us more about the life and times of Charles John Smith
Charles John Smith
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 23.11.1914
- Place of enlistment: Valcartier, Quebec.
- Service no: N/A
- Rank: Major
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 13th Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 31
- Date of Death: 27.06.1916
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Lijjsenthoek Military Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: VI.A.42.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02.11.1884
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Traveller
- Mother:
Mrs Susan R. Smith, 11 Rosewood Tce, Dundee
- Father:
William Smith (Colonel).
- Siblings:
Harry, 7 Beechwood Tce, West Park Rd, Dundee, James, Kenneth, Sydney + 3 other brothers (names unknown) Susan, Victoria Ramsay & Elizabeth Forbes.
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Charles John Smith
Charles lists Mrs W. Smith, 11 Rosewood Tce, Dundee, as his next of kin when he enlisted. Charles would appear to have seven brothers, 4 of which were serving their Country during the Great War, they were Lieutenant-Colonel, Harry Kebel Smith, Lieutenant James Stuart Richardson Smith, Lieutenant Kenneth R. Smith, Doctor Sydney W. Smith, Captain W.R. Smith, and 2 other brothers (names unknown)
For further information on Charles visit Charles Memorial and Charles Service Record
There are also several references to Charles in the local Dundee Newspapers available in Dundee Central Library
Advertiser 10/07/1915 page 3, and 30/06/1916 page 3.
Courier 07/07/1915 page 4, and 30/06/1916 page 3.
Peoples Journal 01/07/1915 page 6, and 01/07/1916 page 6.
Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson
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