| Regimental number | 2012 |
| Place of birth | Yass, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Delly Vale, Tangmangaroo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36.3 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Smith, Brown Street, Yass, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 14 months in South Africa (Boer War). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Abraham Gorham |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man displayed great bravery and devotion to duty in the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 26th September 1917. He was first to reach the first "pill-box" encountered by his Battalion in the advance and he posted himself at the door. he dealt with the first German to appear and compelled the remaining 6 or 7 to surrender. This action gave the men near him great confidence and inspired them to rush every succeeding stronghold. After consolidation Private Smith went out in front and searched a wounded enemy Officer whom he had observed to be lying there.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Lancashire', 7 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 11 May 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH Abraham Gorham |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
