4066: Reginald Smith of Whitwell, Derbyshire

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posted on 2024-01-12, 09:30 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Reginald Smith was born on 11th January 1891 at Whitwell Common, Whitwell, Derbyshire to Albert and Annie (nee Dean) Smith. Prior to the First World War, Reginald worked at a poultry farm in Burton Fens, Lincolnshire before emigrating to Argentina. He returned to England in 1914 following the death of his younger brother, Joseph, a Private with the Sherwood Foresters. Joseph was killed at the Battle of Aisne, France on 20th September 1914. Reginald married Amy Barton and they had one child, Margaret May. Reginald was killed in action on 28th June 1916, Aged 25. On that day he had volunteered for a daytime raid on an any sap during which he was killed. He is commemorated at the Arras Memorial, France.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Madeleine Clarke

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

Private 266811 Reginald Smith, 1/7th King's Liverpool Regiment

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

28/06/1916

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

France

Object(s)

Postcards from Reginald to his parents. Newspaper article from Worksop Guardian dated 18th August 1916. Memorial Plaque and accompanying letter & wallet. Medal Record. Victory Medal (two others missing). Reginald's photograph.