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Robert Norman SMITH

Regimental number3323
Place of birthCaulfield Victoria
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationElectrician
AddressCedar Street, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, James Jolly Smith, Cedar Street, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date1 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great initiative and skill in organizing carrying parties and leading them in their work through heavy barrages. When in charge of a party laying a duck board track to a forward position, he completed the work under heavy shell fire with only one casualty. He always displayed great coolness and his courage and devotion to duty were a constant example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Date of death1 November 1965
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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