Regimental number | 907 |
Place of birth | Darlington, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Mrs J G Smith, 40 Bath Street, Huddersfield, England |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near LE BARQUE, FRANCE, on the 25th February, 1917, L/Cpl. SMITH was one of a patrol who were surprised by a strong party of the enemy firing on them from a cunningly laid position. He crept forward and assisted in rescuing two wounded men, and brought them back safely. He was sent on a daylight patrol, and through his bravery and coolness brought back information, which was instrumental in our occupying an enemy trench 400 yards in advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |