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Alfred Smith

Rank: 
Lieutenant
Regimental number: 
113552
Unit at enlistment: 
8th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Essex
Birth city: 
Leyton, Waltham Forest
Next of kin address: 
51 Manor Road, Leyton, Essex, England
Trade or calling: 
Clerk
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
32

Letters and documents

BX June 27, 1916

Two Further Local Casualties – Corporal Alfred Smith and Pte. John Smith Reported Today

With his hearing completely destroyed Corporal Alfred Smith of Brantford is now in a hospital in France according to word received today by Mr. Thomas Grinter of 7 Emilie Street. Corp. Smith left Brantford with a draft from the 2nd Dragoons, but was later attached to the 8th Canadian Mounted Rifles. The report states that he was wounded in France with the result that he has lost his hearing.

Private John Thomas Smith of Brantford is also reported wounded in this morning’s list. Pte. Smith is a married man and formerly resided at 82 Walnut Street. He left for overseas with the 3rd Contingent and previously had nine years experience with the R.A.M.C.

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