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John Sands SMYTH

Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressGuy Street, Warrick, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs N B Smyth, Guy Street, Warrick, Queensland
Previous military serviceA Army Medical Corps
Enlistment date4 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant-Colonel
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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