He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery (R.G.A.), 251st Battery. He died of wounds (apparently he died of sickness after an operation) received in France at St Thomas House, Lambeth, London aged 24 yrs. He was mentioned in Dispatches. He was buried on the 6th December 1918.
He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery (R.G.A.), 251st Battery. He died of wounds (apparently he died of sickness after an operation) received in France at St Thomas House, Lambeth, London aged 24 yrs. He was mentioned in Dispatches. He was buried on the 6th December 1918.
Inscription
Panel 1:
In Loving Memory
Of
JAMES WILLIAM SMITH,
2nd Lieut. R.G.A.
Eldest Son Of,
JAMES & GERTRUDE SMITH,
(Of This City)
Who Died Of Wounds,
(Received In France)
November 30th 1918,
Aged 24 Years.
"He Gave His Heart To His Home,
His Life For His King & His Country,
And His Soul To His God."
Panel 2:
In Loving Memory
Of
GERTRUDE SMITH,
Beloved Wife Of
JAMES SMITH
Who Passed Away
21st May 1958
In Her 86th Year.
"At Rest."
Panel 3:
In Loving Memory
Of
JAMES SMITH
Beloved Husband Of
GERTRUDE SMITH
Who Passed Away
24th March 1948
In His 81st Year.
"At Rest."
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