Arthur Ernest Smith 1895-1971

[Macj99]

While researching Arthur discovered he was in the Navy during W W1 as found photo with HMS Bacchant on cap of uniform. Also on marriage cirtificate to a French woman in Le Harve, France
(Suzanne Camont ) in1920 stated he was a sailor. Cannot locate any Naval records any help gratefully received. Many thanks

[CaroleW]

Royal Navy or Merchant Navy?

[Macj99]

I think Royal Navy

[AllanUK]

Royal Navy or Merchant Navy?

HMS Bacchant was a WW1 Cressy-class armoured cruiser built for the Royal Navy

[AllanUK]

While researching Arthur discovered he was in the Navy during W W1 as found photo with HMS Bacchant on cap of uniform. Also on marriage cirtificate to a French woman in Le Harve, France
(Suzanne Camont ) in1920 stated he was a sailor. Cannot locate any Naval records any help gratefully received. Many thanks

Do you know what year he was born? Likewise where he was born -- even just the County may assist.

[Macj99]

born 24th November 1895 174 Dalling Rd, Hammersmith

[AllanUK]

I have searched the National Archives for an Arthur Ernest Smith / Arthur E Smith and finally just Arthur Smith with a date of birth of 24/11/1895 but nothing came up.

[Macj99]

Thank you, I have spent 2 days searching with no luck anywhere, hence my post

[ShaunJ]

Daughter Genevieve's birth registration in Le Havre, 16 July 1921

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