George Alfred Smith Tank Corp.

[DeeBoneham]

Hi Brian

I cant but I will ask Ivan on monday if he can check the title and let me know next week so I can let you know. 

Dee

[DeeBoneham]

Brian

Found the following quoted Trevor Pidgeon's 'The Tanks at Flers' on http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3649 thats not the one but you might try Band of Brigands by C Campbell because that rings a bell review on http://www.westernfrontassociation.com/book-reviews/91-general-interest/454-band-of-brigands.html

Dee

[DeeBoneham]

try www.firsttankcrews.com
Dee

[Brian Holcroft]

Dee,
Thanks for some very useful references.
I have recieved details of C Co 15th Battallion operations August 1918 commanded by Capt. G. A. Smith from the Tank Museum.
Brian

[CelticMom]

Hi there,

I am interested in George Alfred Smith mentioned in this thread.

Are you sure this person died from a Gas Attack.

I was also interested that you stated he was married 3 times.

My great grandfather was a bigamist and used several names I believe, one of which we believe was George Alfred Smith and I can confirm that he was definately in the Tank Corps, however he didnt die until 1954.


I am keen to hear back from any one who might be able to shed light on whether this is the same person talked about in this thread.

[CelticMom]

Is that medal card connected to the guy mentioned in this thread?

I know my George Alfred Smith (and all the various other names he used) was born about 1882/3

[DeeBoneham]

This is like "Who do you think you are?".... What a great thread.  Lets hope they are one and the same person.  By the way the book is called Band of Brigands.  You can get it off www.Amazon.co.uk if you are interested.
Dee

[chrisas7]

My grandfather, Grosvenor Ashford Smith, also served in the tank corps in World War 1. He retired as a Major. I have a picture of him commissioned in the HMG corp which I have attached. I also have his medal card in which his name is recorded as Grosvenor Ashford Smith. If anyone has any information on his service I would appreciate it if you could let me know. His medal card also says he was awarded the MC, but I cannot find any reference to the incident in the Tank Corps books I have read or the Gazette. 

[DeeBoneham]

Chris

have you tried the tortuous London Gazette for his MC?  The Imperial War Museum might also be worth a punt...

Dee