T/Const Walter C Smith

The nearest I got with a clue was in 1939 he saya he was in London Irish Rifles, which is 18th London Regt. But I could not get him

 

1898 Aug 25. Born London

 

1920 Nov 16 . Joined RIC no 75554 Ex-Soldier & Engineer

1920 Dec 13. Posted ADRIC no 395 (548)

1920 Dec 13. Posted to 4 Gds (MT) from Gormanston. Extra pay of 2/- per day as Clerk to Senior Transport Officer

1921 Aug 15 Extra pay ceases

 

1922 Apr 5 Enlists in Palestine Gendarmerie

 

1939 Register He is a married Chauffeur at Saint Lukes Hospital Sydney Street, Chelsea, He had been in London Irish Rifles. By 1938 the Hospital had 308 beds for general medical and surgical patients, and 82 special beds, including 60 for patients with TB. It was the main acute general hospital for Chelsea.

Drivers and Vets