Arthur John SMITH

Regimental number583
Place of birthYankalilla, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBaker
AddressYankalilla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 9.75"
Weight153 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice A Smith, Yankalilla, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 December 1914
Place of enlistmentOaklands, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1916
Discharge date21 September 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT '', 10 June 1916; discharged (medically unfit (post-diptheria paralysis), Adelaide, 21 September 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMITH Arthur John