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Rupert Frank SMITH

Regimental number504
Place of birthCandego New South Wales
ReligionCongregational
OccupationMechanical engineer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, W Smith, Public School, Temora, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name2nd Light Horse Brigade, 2nd Signal Troop
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 'Borda' on 22 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Signal Squadron
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette No. 174 (11 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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