Leslie Eli Smith-RAF

[Jess Stevens]

Hi, my great grandad was in the RAF for WW2 and i know he went to Africa and I'm pretty sure he was based in the north of Africa. He is orginally from Birmingham i was wondering if anyone could track him down/come across him or his regiment history because i have had no luck anywhere. Thank you in advance if you know anything.

 

[p.risboy]

His name, and an appoximate date of birth may help us.

Steve.

 

[Jess Stevens]

His name is Leslie Eli Smith, born on the 17th Feb 1916.

 

[horse]

Assuming this is your chap, not necessarily a great deal of help, but being in the Absent Voter's List suggests he may be in the services..

Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955
Leslie Eli Smith
Year: 1939
Ward or Division/Constituency: Absent Voters List
Street address: 113 Muntz street
Residence Place: Birmingham

Geoff

 

[horse]

These are the occupants of 113 Muntz St. in 1939 [3 people, image is same]

Smith Household:
Clara Smith
DoB 18 Oct 1848
Unpaid Domestic Duties
Widowed

Emily G Cole
DoB 18 Apr 1882
Paid Domestic Duties
Married

Sylvia J Roe
DoB 13 Dec 1893
Manageress Of Wireless Electrical (Wholesale) Stores
Single

Geoff

 

[horse]

If it's any help, there are a few Leslie/E Smith in the E/R's 1945-1955 in the Birmingham area. Most of them look to include a spouse, if he married and you know his wife's first name it may be possible to get an address.

Geoff

 

[Jess Stevens]

Yes thank you so much this is him. Clara was his Nan, not sure who Emily&Sylvia is however Roe is the maiden name of Clara. Leslies wife was called Doris Knight (maiden name).

 

[horse]

Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955
Leslie E Smith
Year: 1950
Ward or Division/Constituency: Small Heath [Constituency]
Street address: 370 QBIF
Residence Place: Birmingham
[With a Doris E V Smith] Matches initials with marriage Q4 1939 Birmingham.

The address looks to be Bordesley Greeen, Ward = Saltley.

1955 at same address.

Geoff

 

[horse]

Possible..

1911
RD: Aston
Piece: 18209; ED: 20
Add = 113 Muntz St.
Clara Smith 61 [b. Birmingham]
James Henry Smith 38 son [do. Silversmith]
Theodore Smith 33 son [do. Glass cutter]
Earnest Smith 31 son [do. Porter]
Edward Smith 27 son [do. Cabinet maker]
Ele Smith 24 son [do. Gas fitter]
Emma Roe 74 Relative other [b. Gloucestershire]
Sylvia Roe 17 do [b. Birmingham]
Ada Millward 21 visitor
Cyril Ashmore 17 visitor

Geoff

 

[Jess Stevens]

Thank you this is all correct as I know they lived in Muntz street this has helped me so much.

 

[Tiki]

These are the occupants of 113 Muntz St. in 1939 [3 people, image is same]

Smith Household:
Clara Smith
DoB 18 Oct 1848
Unpaid Domestic Duties
Widowed

Emily G Cole
DoB 18 Apr 1882
Paid Domestic Duties
Married

Sylvia J Roe
DoB 13 Dec 1893
Manageress Of Wireless Electrical (Wholesale) Stores
Single

Geoff

Hi.This is my family on my fathers side,if I can be of any help please do contact me.
Eli was my great Uncle.
He had three children,Dennis, Silvia,Stanly.
Lived in B,ham,in Shirley,in old age.
Lived at 113 Munoz st too

I have photos of him but too large to upload on here.
He was also called Tom

 

[Tiki]

Hi.This is my family on my fathers side,if I can be of any help please do contact me.
Eli was my great Uncle.
He had three children,Dennis, Silvia,Stanly.
Lived in B,ham,in Shirley,in old age.
Lived at 113 Munoz st too

I have photos of him but too large to upload on here.
He was also called Tom

Clara was his sister nee Roe

Hi.This is my family on my fathers side,if I can be of any help please do contact me.
Eli was my great Uncle.
He had three children,Dennis, Silvia,Stanly.
Lived in B,ham,in Shirley,in old age.
Lived at 113 Munoz st too

I have photos of him but too large to upload on here.
He was also called Tom

Emily and Sylvia roe were my great aunts.

 

[Tiki]

Clara was his sister nee Roe
Emily and Sylvia roe were my great aunts.