Regimental number | 3135 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Gawler, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Yatta Creek, Gawler, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22.1 |
Height | 5' 8.75" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Joseph Smith, Yatta Creek, Gawler, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Senior Cadets; transferred to 79th Bn, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | LH3REIN24 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Dorset', 29 April 1919 (malaria); discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No: S41511. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 50 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH Alfred Joseph |