A Warp Twister's War
Item
Title
A Warp Twister's War
Who?
Arthur Smith 128082
Item(s)
The artefacts include: war diaries, letter from Major General of the Cavalry Division, Soldier and Sailors Companion (book), stirrups, whip, buttons, drawings, cards from sisters, mother, brother, army map, demob certificate, Christmas box, dagger, German spoon and German belt.
Story
Arthur Smith was a warp twister by trade before enlisting aged 19 in 1916 in the Royal Field Artillery. He had 2 brothers who also served one in 1/4th Dukes. All three were wounded but all survived.
When?
1916 - 1919
Where?
Western Front
Contributor
Richard Smith (Grandson of Arthur)
Collection Day
City Hall, Bradford (02/02/2019)
This item was submitted on February 28, 2019