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Pte. John Edgar Smith
British Army 6th Battalion Royal Defence Corps
from:Bearpark, Durham
My grandad's father, John Edgar Smith, enlisted in the local defence unit 10th of November 1914 aged 43. In 1916 this was changed to the Royal Defence Corps. By warrant he served 'till 22nd of May 1918 when he was taken seriously ill with gastritis and piles and under medical grounds was discharged. He was 46 years of age. He received the silver badge and campaign medal and did his duty for the country.

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