Smith, James Bowman
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Regiment: 7th Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Biography: Son of John Smith ; born Aboyne, 6 August 1896; educated Aboyne H.G. School and Gordon's College ; entered the University in 1914 where he was a student in Arts and Science. In May 1916 Smith enlisted in the 14th (Service) Battalion Scottish Rifles ; after a short period of training he was drafted to France where he served for over a year, and after further training was gazetted to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, crossed again to France in April 1918, and with his Company saw heavy fighting and did splendid work. He was killed in action whilst trying to reach an isolated outpost near Merville, 28 June 1918.
Date of Death: 28 June 1918
Burial Details: Name recorded on the Arras Memorial, Panel 6, Column 28
Publication: Roll of Service, edited by Mabel Desborough Allardyce. Published 1921.
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