Above - Extract from 'Langley Mill's and Aldercar's Part in the Victory' by S. Ashmore and  A.C.S. Ashmore (University of London).

Soldiers Died Information:- 

BORN: Not given  ENLISTED: Derby.  RESIDENCE: Langley Mill  KILLED IN ACTION

SERVICE No: 70049 Formerly 48959 North Staffs.  THEATRE OF WAR:  France & Flanders

CWGC Information:   Vaulx Hill Cemetery

DATE OF DEATH - 2 September 1918 Aged 20

Son of: William & Emily Smith of 'Shop' Gladstone Street, Langley Mill..

1901 CENSUS - William & Emily were living on the Cromford Road, Heanor. William was employed as a colliery engine driver. William HEAD aged 39 born Kempston, Notts: Emily Aged 39 born Westwood, Notts, Children: - Frank(7), Harold (6), Mabel(4) and Wilfred (2) all born at Old Brinsley, Notts and Herbert (8 mos) born Langley Mill.  William also had a step daughter Ethel Shelton aged 14 born Old Brinsley indicating Emily was married before.

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