Private Harry Smith (M2/103591)
621st Mechanical Transport Coy, Army Service Corps
Malvern Commemoration: St Peter Cowleigh
Burial/Commemoration: St Peter's Churchyard Cowleigh
Nature of Death: Died Home 15/10/1917
Age: 24
Next of Kin: Son of Mrs Janet Smith of 4 Albion Road, Lower Newtown, Malvern
Education: Cowleigh Mixed School
Harry Smith, who was born at Ross in Herefordshire enlisted in Cardiff. He attended Cowleigh Mixed School and was a member of the School Miniature Rifle Club. In 1909 he won the Seniors Section Class II Prize and received a medal (see picture below).
At time of death was serving with 621st M.T. Coy. This unit, formed in January 1916 at Aldershot, was a mechanical reception and discharge depot. It was later based at Catterick and Southport. It is therefore probable that he was awaiting discharge from the army when he died.
[1]Seniors Section Class II Prize
Young, M Army Service Corps 1902 - 1918 London 2000
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