Regimental number | 431 |
Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plasterer |
Address | 196 Victoria Street, North Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ada A Smith, 196 Victoria Street, North Richmond, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Machine Gun Company 15, Reinforcement 6 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 431B |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations near ZONNEBEKE on 12th October, 1917. He was with mobile guns and showed great bravery by helping to keep a gun in action and allow Infantry to retire. He rendered valuable services, helping to keep down casualties. He was the second last man to retire. He showed wonderful pluck and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |