Regimental number | 2444 |
Place of birth | Geraldton Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Herbert Smith, Main Light, Rottnest, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations east of YPRES, 20/22nd September, 1917, L/Cpl SMITH as Brigade Bomber rendered most valuable assistance and showed great gallantry and devotion to duty. His work entailed the distribution at the forward Brigade Main Dump and his coolness under very heavy artillery fire was at all times of a most exemplary nature. He was sent forward six days prior to the operations to prepare the dumps and the manner in which he carried out his duties is most praiseworthy. He frequently acted as guide to carrying parties, which necessitated passing through very heavy enemy barrages, and by his cool initiative and utter disregard for danger he successfully conducted them to their destination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 2445 Pte Charles Lewis SMITH, 51st Bn, killed in action, 3 September 1916. |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |