Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private Wilfred Smithies, 17699

Private Wilfred Smithies, 17699

Private Wilfred Smithies, 17699
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 1st Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Private Wilfred Smithies, of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, was killed in action on July 1st 1916. He was 21 years of age, and his parents reside at 14 Howard Street, Waterhead. He joined the army in February 1914, prior to which he was a piecer at the Orb Mill."

CWGC

Private, 17699
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:21
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 1st Bn.
Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of John and Mary Smithies, of 14, Howard St., Waterhead, Lancs.

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