Every Name a Story

W.H. Smith 1947
Rank : Stoker Mechanic

William Henry  Smith

Every Name a Story

In Gateshead East Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

W.H. Smith
Stoker Mechanic, R.N.
P/KX. 165116
H.M.L.C.T. 736
28th July 1947 age 23

In loving memory
Of our dear brother
Sleep on dear one in peace
With Jesus

William Henry Smith was the son of William Henry and Catherina Isabel Smith, of Gateshead

Acknowledgments: Geordie at War Project

William Henry Smith  is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: William Henry

Last Name: Smith

Service Number: P/KX 165116

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 28/07/1947

Age: 23

Rank: Stoker Mechanic

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.L.C.T. 736

External Links:

Landing Craft Tank 736

County Notes

District Notes

Parish Notes

If you know more about this person, please send the details to NEWMP.

Exploring the North East’s History
Your Search Is Underway!

Please bear with us while we retrieve the information you're searching for. With access to over 1 million records, your search results will include Memorials and Names of individuals within the Counties, Districts, and Parishes of the North East of England. We've also provided filter options to help you narrow down your search. This may take a few moments, and we appreciate your patience!

NEWMP is a non profit organisation and we rely on donations to help us to keep the site running and updated. If you would like to donate you can do so by clicking here. Your help is greatly appreciated.