SMITH Wyndham Alexander

Wyndham Alexander Smith was born in Warrington, Cheshire in 1886, the son of Wyndham Smith, a solicitor, and his wife Blanche. He was educated at Mostyn House School in Cheshire and then Winchester College. After leaving college he became a solicitor, eventually going into partnership as Baker & Smith of Tewkesbury and Upton. On 26th November 1912 he married Sarah Maude Darlington at Guarlford Parish Church and they lived in “Lawnside”, New Street.

In January 1916, British troops were sent to Egypt to defend against attacks by the Turks and their German and Austrian allies. Defensive positions were taken up on the North Sinai road beyond Katia and to the East of the Suez Canal. On 23rd April 1916 the Turkish and German forces mounted a strong attack which resulted in heavy losses, one of whom was Lieutenant Wyndham Smith.