Regimental number | 3323 |
Place of birth | Caulfield Victoria |
Religion | Church of Christ |
Occupation | Electrician |
Address | Cedar Street, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, James Jolly Smith, Cedar Street, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 6th Field Company Engineers |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
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: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |