| Regimental number | 2890 |
| Place of birth | Kirkwell Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Match maker |
| Address | 88 Dover Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Smith, 88 Dover Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of YPRES, on the afternoon of the 31st August 1917 a column of Ammunition Wagons of the 113th Howitzer Battery was proceeding filled to the Brigade Forward Ammunition Dump, when the enemy commenced to barrage the road heavily with 4.2" and 5.9" shell. Three drivers of the column were wounded and two horses killed and 11 wounded. The immediate action of Bombardier SMITH accompanied by Driver F. BROWN in supervising and getting the wounded to cover and the wounded and killed horses clear of the teams was instrumental in preventing further casualties to personnel, horses and equipment. They showed an utter disregard for their own safety, as well as setting a splendid example. Their action greatly assisted the Officer in charge of the column.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
