| Regimental number | 845 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Surveyor's chainman |
| Address | C/o Mr Roberts, Existing Lines Dept, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mary Smith, 18 Chapel Terrace, Loughborough, Leicester, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Headquarters Depts United Kingdom |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At ST. YVES on the 4th June, 1917, during the removal of the Gas Cylinders, Private Jabez LESTER SMITH, under heavy artillery fire, showed great devotion to duty and determination in assisting in the complete removal of the whole of the Cylinders from the front line. Working in the open he carried Cylinders again and again openly exposed to the enemy's fire. By this cool consistent action he set a fine example to his fellow workers, helping them to carry on until this most difficult task was complete.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
