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Sidney James SMITH

Regimental number4066
Place of birthWorcestershire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressSingleton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Julia Smith, 24 Artesian Road, Bayswater, London, England
Enlistment date18 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 September 1915
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentActing Sergeant
Unit name25th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT Commonwealth on 28 March 1916
FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack on enemy trenches. He rushed forward and bombed two machine guns out of action which were causing heavy casualties to his platoon. By his fine courage and promptitude he saved many lives and set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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