Private Bennett Smith
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
457146
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
87th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
New York, New York
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
21 years 4 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
25 years 4 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
USA
Trade or Calling:
Clerk
Next of Kin:
M.J.Smith
, Huntington, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Baptist
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 5.0 in / 165 cm
Weight:
140 lbs / 64 kg
Chest:
36.0 in / 91 cm
Expansion:
4.0 in / 10 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Montreal, Quebec
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
1438 days in service
Buried at:
Plot:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
87th Battalion |
|
|
|
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
60th Battalion |
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|
|
Notes
Listed Mr. M. J. Smith, Huntingdon, Quebec as next of kin
Possibly lived in Huntingdon prior to enlistment.
Additional Service Notes
Wounded at Arras Sept 2, 1918 GSW right hand, amputated middle finger, diagnosed with shell shock
Research Notes
Original member 60th battalion.<br />
