| Regimental number | 4578 |
| Place of birth | Port McDonnell South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port McDonnell, South Australia |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Smith, Port McDonnell, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations near ZONNEBEKE east of YPRES from Oct. 2nd to 9th, 1917, Pte. SMITH acted as a Headquarters Runner and on many occasions carried important messages to and from the front line through enemy barrages. On the night of 3rd/4th October when a Company of Devon Regiment were coming out of the line they were severely knocked about by enemy shelling; Pte. SMITH rendered great assistance by helping wounded men to cover and rendering first aid to them. This was done under particularly trying circumstances owing to the darkness of the night and heavy enemy shelling. Throughout the operations Pte. SMITH'S courage and devotion to duty were marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
