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Aubrey Thomas SMIRK

Regimental number4125
Place of birthJarrahdale, Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressAshburton Downs, Onslow, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31.3
Height5' 9.5"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Vivian Smirk, Chester Street, Chesterfield, South Fremantle, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 June 1916
Place of enlistmentFremantle, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 28 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Discharge date24 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 25 April 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Exeter', 12 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 24 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W76844.
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMIRK Aubrey Thomas

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