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James SMITH

Regimental number9042
Place of birthBristol, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGas fitter
AddressOld South Head Road, Watson's Bay, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs D M Smith, Old South Head Road, Watson's Bay, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 August 1915
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name2nd Divisional Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/90/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 16 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Howitzer Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Frederick and Fanny SMITH. Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 February 1941
Age at death55
Place of burialEastern Suburbs Crematorium, Botany, New South Wales

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