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Richard Hide SMITHERS

Regimental number2437
Place of birthLorne Victoria
Other NamesRichard Hiho
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressLorne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Robert Smithers, Lorne, Victoria
Enlistment date10 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Persia on 10 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2020 Pte Walter Thomas SMITHERS, 49th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death3 May 1964
Age at death67

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