Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday June 28th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Sergeant G. W. Smith (Ibstock) of the South Staffs Regiment, is reported killed in action.

Coalville Times article - Friday September 27th, 1918

IN MEMORIAM


In loving memory on this, his birthday (Sunday) of Sergeant G. W. Smith, Ibstock, reported killed in action.

“Death divides, but memories cling”

Lovingly remembered by Mary and all at Castle Gresley

Coalville Times article - Friday April 18th, 1919

IN MEMORIAM

In ever loving memory of Sergeant G. W. Smith, Ibstock, who fell in action, April 26th, 1918.

“Loved in life, remembered in death.”

Ever remembered by Mary and all at Castle Gresley.

Coalville Times article - Friday April 18th, 1919

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Sergt. G. W. Smith, 1st S. Staffs. Regt. who was killed in action, April 26th, 1918.

“His sunny smiles and pleasant ways,
Will linger with us all our days.”

From his Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters.

Coalville Times article - Friday April 23rd, 1920

IN MEMORIAM

Smith – In ever loving remembrance of Sergeant G. W. Smith, Ibstock, killed in action, April 29th, 1918.

“Sunshine passes, shadows fall,
But sweet remembrance outlasts all
A day of remembrance sad to recall.”

Ever remembered by Mary and all at Castle Gresley.

Coalville Times article - Friday April 30th, 1920

IN MEMORIAM

Smith – In loving remembrance of Sergt. G. W. Smith, South Staffs. Regiment, killed in action, April 26th, 1918.

“Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent the voice we loved to hear,
Too far away from sight and speech,
But not too far for our thoughts to reach.”

“Still remembered in our thoughts.”

From Mother, Father, Brothers and Sisters, 105, Melbourne Road, Ibstock.

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 28/2/2018