Private Walter "Fred" Smith
23 Jun 1911 - 23 Feb 1978
Biography
Gordon Drake owned a butcher’s shop in Bures, as well as a slaughterhouse. The head slaughterman was Walter Smith and Pat Baker was his assistant.
Gordon Drake was treated at St Leonards Hospital in Sudbury for his injuries when a stray anti-aircraft shell hit the slaughterhouse on October 19th 1942. One man, Reginald Drury was killed and another two, including Walter Smith, admitted to hospital. The shell was reported to have come from Colchester (9 miles away).
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bures Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
TZDC 101/3
Occupation
Butchers slaughterman
Career
He is recorded as being issued with a .38 Colt Short serial no. 640017 and a .300 Remington Rifle serial no. 284791
Address
9 Hall Road, Mount Bures, Bures, Suffolk
Other information
Known as Fred
References
WO199/3389