| Regimental number | 3454 |
| Place of birth | Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Great Britain Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Smith, 9 Lamond Street, Hellensburgh, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Corps Working Party |
| 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 'For courageous leadership at LIHONS on 11th August 1918. When all his senior N.C.O.s had become casualties Lance Corporal SMITH showed splended coolness and skill in reorganising and taking charge of the platoon. In the attack he led his men with fearless dash and clever judgment. His coolness disregard of personal danger and power of endurance were an example to all, inspiring those around him to further efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
