WWII 5th Essex Regiment. Africa, Italy with France & Germany Stars. Wounded Italy October 1943. Cecil Leonard Henry Smith. Stanstead. Also Berkshire Regiment

A nice complete group relating to Cecil Leonard Henry Smith .

1939 star , Africa Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star & war medal all unnamed as issued.

Birth certificate Cecil Leonard Henry Smith born 25th July 1914 registered at Bishop Stortford, Stanstead.

Photocopy of his obituary.

2 original letters one from 66 general hospital stating l cpl Smith no 6014513 5th batt essexs is a patient in this hospital with a shrapnel wound to chest and abdomen. & a letter from him to his wife .

Transmittal box to Mr c l Smith 12 sunnyside , Stanstead, Essex.

Tatty army pay book .

Soldiers release book stating he was a builders store man in civil life currently serving with 30th r Berks.

Photo of him and his mates in uniform all named to rear of postcard.