| Regimental number | 1737 |
| Place of birth | Blayney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Thomas Smith, c/o Mr Thomas Newby, Comobella, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the operations near Bellicourt, from 30 September to 2 October, 1918, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy counter attacked along a trench, he three times collected bombs and rushed forward, forcing them back and causing heavy casualties. He took part in bombing down a section of 600 yards of trench, and rendered invaluable service to the officer in charge by collecting quantities of enemy grenades and using them with good effect. Throughout the operations he rendered very valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
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