Lance Corporal John Smith
Item
Title
Lance Corporal John Smith
Who?
John Smith
Item(s)
Lance Corporal John Smith received a Victory Medal (#22028) for his service during the war.
His collection includes his diary, and holds entries written from Passchendaele, the hospital and home.
His collection includes his diary, and holds entries written from Passchendaele, the hospital and home.
Story
Lance Corporal John Smith served with the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) during World War One, and was awarded a Victory Medal for his actions.
He was gassed at Passchendaele, and, according to his diary, spent eight days on a stretcher during recovery.
He was gassed at Passchendaele, and, according to his diary, spent eight days on a stretcher during recovery.
When?
1914 – 1918.
Where?
Passchendaele.
Contributor
Mairi Sutherland; granddaughter of John Smith.
Collection Day
10/04/2019, Glasgow City Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
This item was submitted on May 30, 2019