| Surname: | Smith |
| Initials: | G H |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 261 |
| Notes: | MMP. 24/12/1884 he enlisted in the 20 Hussars, age 19.2 years, occupation closer, born Shefford, Bedfordshire, 22/12/1882 he transferred to MMP 22/12/1887, 13/9/1892 Cpl, 22/2/1898 Sgt, 22/9/1905 discharged at Portsmouth, medically unfit, served 20 years, 277 days, conduct exemplary, A steady man, understands the care of horses, address: 79 Ash Grove, Wavertree, Liverpool. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army Order 68 of 1903. Served Home 24/12/1884 to 3/10/1885,m Egypt 4/10/1885 to 19/1/1896, Home 20/1/1896 to 18/2/1898, Egypt 19/2/1898 to 13/10/1899, South Africa 14/10/1899 to 7/7/1900, Home 8/7/1900 to 22/9/1905 to discharge. 13/11/1893 he married Winifred Allen, at Alexandria Egypt. 17/5/1952 he died at 52 Belmont Road Liverpool 19, age 85 years, occupation retired postman. George Herbert Smith. |
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| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 189 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Cape Colony. |