Regimental number | 4442 |
Place of birth | Kew Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | 'Burrandie', Barrington Avenue, Kew, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, G P Smith, 'Burrandie', Barrington Avenue, Kew, Victoria |
Previous military service | 25th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 6 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst his battery was being heavily bombarded he showed great dash and presence of mind in leading a party to extinguish burning ammunition on six different occasions. He afterwards went forward as observation officer, and endeavoured to maintain communication for thirty-eight hours. His work in undertaking dangerous tasks has been of a very high standard.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |