Unexamined Lives

The story of the 20th century as lived by residents in the Derbyshire village of Borrowash

Smith, Arthur

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

SMITH, ARTHUR G.
Rank: Private
Service No: 6663
Date of Death: 15/06/1917
Age: 26
Regiment/Service: The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 8th Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 12 and 14.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of William and Mary Smith, of “South View,” Nottingham Rd., Borrowash, Derby.
Mrs. A. S. Winfield (formerly Smedley), of Fairfield, Draycott, Derbyshire.

Extract from Forces War Records:

Name: Arthur Smith
Birth Place: Borrowash, Derbyshire
Residence: Borrowash, Derbyshire
Death Date: 15-Jun-17
Death Location: France & Flanders
Enlistment Location: Canterbury, Kent
Rank: Private
Regiment: Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Battalion: 8th Battalion
Number: G/6663
Type of Casualty: Killed in action
Theatre of War: Western European Theatre

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