Regimental number | 5488 |
Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor-driver |
Address | 278 Richardson Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, E.W. Smith, 278 Richardson Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a runner during an attack. He passed through the heaviest barrages carrying messages and maintaining communication, and, though twice blown up, he remained on duty until the battalion was relieved. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 69 |
Place of burial | Echuca Cemetery, Victoria |