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Winchester connection is unclear. He was probably serving at
Winchester and was staying at lodgings, made friends and had
his name put for inclusion on the war memorial.

NAME:                      Smith, Robert William
RANK:                      Sergeant
UNIT:                      Rifle Brigade
BATTALION ETC:             1st Battalion
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         6336
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Died of wounds 6th August 1916
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Somme, France
OTHER INFORMATION:         Joined 1898. Born, enlisted & resided: Norwich.
                           Address is given as 2 Westgate Lane, Winchester in Winchester War Service Register.