Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith was born on 13 August 1871 in Warton, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Alexander Smith. 
In 1889, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1891, he made Lieutenant. In 1895, he made Captain. 
In 1896, he had a son: Alexander Smith II. 
In 1900, he made Major. In 1905, he made Lieutenant Colonel. In 1913, he made Colonel. In 1914, he fought in WW1. In 1916, he made Brigadier-General. In 1921, he made Major General. In 1928, he made Lieutenant General. 
He died of natural causes in 1950 in Machester, Greater Manchester.