| Regimental number | 1365 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, G K Smith, Rabbit Department, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of the 8th August 1918, in front of HAMEL - VILLERS BRETONNEUX, a detached section of his Battery moved forward in close support of the Infantry and was engaged by direct gun fire by the enemy, which caused heavy casualties to both men and horses of the section. bombardier SMITH at once went to the scene, helped to dress the wounded and carried them from the shell swept zone. Returning again to the position which was still under heavy fire, he assisted in the recovery of wounded horses, and perceiving that one of the teams was in trouble and without a wheel driver, he immediately mounted and enabled the wagon to get to safety. Later when carrying out his duties as a signaller with a detached section in close support of the Infantry, he, by his courage and perseverance maintained communications in cases where direct laying was impossible, and due principally to his efforts the section was enabled to carry out very effective work. Throughout the operations the courageous bearing and calm disregard of danger this N.C.O. set a splendid example and is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
