Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Issy Smith" in English language version.
SEARCH where name=Elsie Smith AND Born: 1893 AND Street address: 30 Navarino Mansions AND Enumeration District Name: Hackney AND Children: Olive
He got a job with the Metropolitan Gas Company and boarded with Joseph Tallents who was his Superintendent, at 10 Brisbane St Ascot Vale... Source: RatBag Soldier Saint, Lian Knight 2022
All depart October 28th R.I.M.S. Dufferin from Durban to Bombay, arrive November 6th.
Corporal Issy Smith, the Jewish V.C., who is being treated in the Dublin University V.A.D. Auxiliary Hospital, Mountjoy square, for gas posioning, had a busy time last evening.
A Bermondsey boxer... will have the honour of opening the proceedings in a six rounds bout with Sergt. Issy Smith, the Manchester V.C. hero.
The bridegroom, who has been wounded four times, was in the 1st Battalion of the Manchester Regiment, and he was the second of the five Jews to win the V.C. in the war.
Issy Smith, VC died on 10 September 1940 and was buried with full military honours in the Fawkner Cemetery. The Memorial Service was held on his 70th Yahrtzeit and many of his family members attended including his son Maurice who lives in NSW.
Unveiled shortly before 1 Dec 2015, probably on 23 November 2015
1. Army Reserve This was a pool of men who had already completed a [period of active service within a] term of service with the regular army. It was organised into three Sections: Section A Reserve, Section B Reserve, Section D Reserve. The Army Reservists were mobilised in early August 1914.
Imperial reservists are being enrolled at the Barracks, and tents have been erected in the barrack yard for the accommodation of some of the men who have passed the medical examination.
Four days after the declaration of war he reported as a British reservist at Broadmeadows Camp, and after getting to England with the A.I.F. [first contingent sent to Egypt] was transferred to a Manchester company. During his war service he was wounded four times, and gassed more than once.
Auctioned on 10 October 1995
Noosa author Lian Knight has uncovered the real story of the Victoria Cross-winning WWI war hero and will release it this week in a book... in the lead up to Anzac Day.
His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia has been graciously pleased to confer, with the approval of His Majesty the King, the undermentioned rewards for gallantry and distinguished service in the Field :— Cross of the Order of Saint George, 4th Class.
"303001 SGT. ISSY SMITH V.C. 1st Btn MANCHESTER REGT 10-9-40 HIS LIFE A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY. HIS ABSENCE A LASTING SORROW." inscribed on headstone.
Inscriptions & markings on front: 1914 Imperial reservists Assn, Australia.
