| Regimental number | 597 |
| Place of birth | Kent, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 20 Cowle street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Florence Smith, 12 Brewer Street, Maidstone, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations against the enemy positions at MONT DE MERRIS near STRAZEELE on night 2nd/3rd June, 1918, Lance-Corporal SMITH showed consistent devotion to duty. During the advance his section was checked owing to enemy machine gun fire. Together with Private CROCKENBURG he rushed forward and succeeded in capturing a machine gun and the crew of six men. Later he did most valuable work in bombing an enemy communication trench which was being strongly held. By his gallantry and untiring efforts Lance Corporal SMITH set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
