Regimental number | 6386 |
Place of birth | Kent, England |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Nurseryman |
Address | Emerald PO, Emerald, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 127 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Edward A Smissen, East Sutton, Kent, England |
Previous military service | No Sworn in mau prove lame |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Llanstephan Castle', 15 February 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 16 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 17 August 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Benalla Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SMISSEN Percival Henry |