Private Ernest Smith

Army Number: 16423

Battalion: 11th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbys) Regiment.

Awards: Military Medal and Bar.

Son of Thomas and Fanny Smith, of 40, Newgate Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Went to France on 27th August 1915. London Gazette 21.9.1916, For gallantry and devotion to duty on 1st July 1916, when in the attack near Ovillers. and Bar to M.M. London Gazette 21.10.1918 For gallantry and devotion to duty during the action at San Sisto Ridge Italy on 15.6.1918: Killed in action 21st August 1918, aged 27.

Buried: Magnaboschi British Cemetery, Italy. Plot 1. Row E. Grave 7.