Regimental number | 5081 |
Place of birth | Helions, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | c/o A Walker, Undera, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, George Smith, Helions, Essex, England |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer near BULLECOURT on 3rd May. Under heavy fire he collected and carried wounded out of action to a dugout dressed theire wounds and saw to their evacuation. he continued the work for over 18 hours until his unit was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 66 |
Place of burial | Maroopna Cemetery, Victoria |