Regimental number | 561 |
Place of birth | Junee New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Yarrandale, Marsden Road, Wyalong, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Edward Ernest Smith, Yarrandale, Marsden Road, Wyalong, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 36th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in skilfully outflanking an enemy strong point which was holding up his platoon, capturing it, and cutting off the retreat of the whole of the garrison. His capable handling of the situation had an important bearing on the success of the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 94 Date: |